Proterra Recall 23V697000: Electrical System
NHTSA recall 23V697000 · announced October 17, 2023 · filed by Proterra Operating Company, Inc. · 238 units affected
The problem
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
The risk
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Proterra Catalyst
- 2020 Proterra Catalyst
- 2021 Proterra Catalyst
- 2022 Proterra Catalyst
- 2019 Proterra Zx5
- 2020 Proterra Zx5
- 2021 Proterra Zx5
- 2022 Proterra Zx5
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.