PROTERRA CATALYST 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V750000

Make Model Year
PROTERRA CATALYST 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-11 2018-10-23 2018-10-26

Production Dates: 2016-06-01 - 2017-08-01

Manufacturers Involved: Proterra Operating Company, Inc.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.