PROTERRA CATALYST 2018: SUSPENSION:FRONT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V062000

Make Model Year
PROTERRA CATALYST 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-03-26 2019-01-30 2019-01-31

Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2018-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Proterra Operating Company, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 310

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

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.