CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 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.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2019-2022 Proterra Catalyst and ZX5 transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0 have an electrical defect: a transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail. If that happens, the bus can lose power steering and drive power, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the inverter at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 16, 2023. If you operate one of these buses, contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000 to confirm your vehicle is included and to schedule the repair.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls. Until the repair is complete, follow your fleet's guidance on operating the affected vehicles.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Proterra Catalyst | 2019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Proterra ZX5 | 2019202020212022 |