Defect Description For Recall
Proterra Is Recalling Certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 Transit Buses Equipped With Axles With Radial Air Disk Brakes. Surface Roughness Of A Guide Pin In The Radial Brake Calipers May Cause The Brake Carriage Guide Pin Support Bolt To Break.
Make Of Vehicle
PROTERRA
Model Of Vehicle
CATALYST
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
18V750000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Caliper
Effect Of Defect
Breakage Of The Guide Pin Can Cause Loss Of Braking Ability Or Loss Of Tire Pressure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Proterra Will Notify Owners And Have Them Replace The Calipers On The Affected Axles, Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Proterra Customer Service At 1-864-438-0000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Proterra
Start Of Manufacture
20160601
End Of Manufacture
20170801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
62
Date Owners Notified
20181211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Proterra, Inc.
Date Report Received
20181023