CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT; TIRES
- Problem
- Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
- Risk
- An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain transit buses from 2015 through 2018 have a four-point height control system that can cause a load imbalance, putting too much weight on the front tires. An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will convert the current four-point ride height system into a three-point system to keep the front tires from being overloaded. Owners will be notified directly by Proterra, and the recall began March 26, 2019. You can also contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Proterra Catalyst | 2015201620172018 |
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