Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PROTERRA
Model Of Vehicle
CATALYST
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
19V062000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
An Overloaded Front Tire May Fail Unexpectedly, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Proterra Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20150101
End Of Manufacture
20181231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
310
Date Owners Notified
20190326
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Proterra, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190130