Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V621000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Proterra Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-10-07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V621000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
Proterra Inc.
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-07
Owners notified
2020-10-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
PROTERRA Catalyst2020 2019

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.