CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
- 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.
- Risk
- A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The power steering hose at the pump and reservoir may leak or sweat fluid through the hose wall. A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash, because steering assistance may be reduced or lost.
Owners will be notified by Proterra. Authorized dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose at no cost. Owners can contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000 for more information, and should check their vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Proterra Catalyst | 20192020 |
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