Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V871000

Electrical system: software

Proterra Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-12-09.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V871000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Proterra Inc.
Vehicles affected
140
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-09
Owners notified
2020-01-16

Defect description

Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019 Catalyst buses. A body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notifies the operator that the brake interlock could be engaged.

Safety risk

If the vehicle does warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the body controller software, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. 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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
PROTERRA Catalyst2019

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.