PROTERRA CATALYST 2016: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| Make : PROTERRA | Model : CATALYST | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2016-06-01 - 2017-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V750000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-12-11 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-10-23 | Date Added to Database: 2018-10-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Proterra Inc. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 62 | ||
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Summary:
Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. |
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Consequence:
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. 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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