PROTERRA ZX5 2021: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V078000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PROTERRA | ZX5 | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-04-03 | 2023-02-13 | 2023-02-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: Phoenix Motorcars
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 104
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. "Proterra" is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
