PROTERRA CATALYST 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V887000

Make Model Year
PROTERRA CATALYST 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-11-06 2022-11-30 2022-12-01

Production Dates: 2018-09-18 - 2019-06-05

Manufacturers Involved: Phoenix Motorcars

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Proterra Operation Company, Inc. "Proterra" is recalling certain 2017-2019 Catalyst transit buses. One or more battery packs may allow liquid to leak into and accumulate in the battery pack enclosure.

Consequence

The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Proterra will update software, inspect, and replace the battery pack, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra's 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.nhtsa.gov.