PROTERRA ZX5 2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V829000

Make Model Year
PROTERRA ZX5 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-01-09 2022-11-07 2022-11-08

Manufacturers Involved: Phoenix Motorcars

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. "Proterra" is recalling certain 2022 ZX5 transit buses. The interlock override switch was not installed during production.

Consequence

Without the switch, the driver may be unable to override the interlock system and move the bus, necessitating the transfer of passengers to another bus and increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Proterra will provide installation instructions and an interlock override switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.