PROTERRA CATALYST 2015: SUSPENSION:FRONT
| Make : PROTERRA | Model : CATALYST | Year : 2015 |
| Build Dates : 2015-01-01 - 2018-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V062000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-03-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-01-30 | Date Added to Database: 2019-01-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Proterra Operating Company, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 310 | ||
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Summary:
Proterra Inc., "Proterra" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires. |
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Consequence:
An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash. |
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Remedy:
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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