PROTERRA CATALYST 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V061000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PROTERRA | CATALYST | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-03-21 | 2019-01-29 | 2019-01-31 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2018-12-31
Manufacturers Involved: Phoenix Motorcars
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
Proterra Inc., "Proterra" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 transit buses. The affected vehicles lack a Graham White air brake supply reservoir, possibly resulting in long term moisture build up in the air brake system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Built-up of moisture in the air brake system may lead to brake failure, increasing the risk of crash.
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install a supply reservoir with a drain between the air dryer and the air supply manifold, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
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.
