Proterra Inc.: Service Brakes
Proterra Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Apr 9, 2019 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 39. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 buses equipped with an optional tow fitting and airline that allows a tow truck to operate the rear brakes on the vehicle. The mesh cap covering the airline for the tow fitting can be clogged with road debris in inclement weather, possibly resulting in a build up of air pressure in the rear brake system.
The risk
A build up of air pressure can cause the brakes to drag and possibly overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional shield to the tow fitting that protects the mesh cap, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
4 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Proterra Catalyst | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Proterra Catalyst | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Proterra Catalyst | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Proterra Catalyst | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 19V283000.
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