Proterra Recall 20V621000: Steering, Hydraulic Power Assist, Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA recall 20V621000 · announced October 7, 2020 · filed by Proterra Inc. · 8 units affected

The problem

Proterra Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Battery-Electric 40' Catalyst and 2020 Battery-Electric 35' Catalyst buses. The power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid through the hose.

The risk

A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-141.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2019 Proterra Catalyst
• 2020 Proterra Catalyst

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.