PROTERRA CATALYST 2020: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V621000

Make Model Year
PROTERRA CATALYST 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-10-06 2020-10-07 2020-10-08

Manufacturers Involved: Phoenix Motorcars

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC-20-141

Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Proterra Inc. "Proterra" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Battery-Electric 40' Catalyst and 2020 Battery-Electric 35' Catalyst buses. The power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid through the hose.

Consequence

A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-141.

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.