Defect Description For Recall
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 Transit Buses. The Affected Vehicles Lack A Graham White Air Brake Supply Reservoir, Possibly Resulting In Long Term Moisture Build Up In The Air Brake System. As A Result, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Make Of Vehicle
PROTERRA
Model Of Vehicle
CATALYST
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
19V061000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Reservoir
Effect Of Defect
Built-Up Of Moisture In The Air Brake System May Lead To Brake Failure, Increasing The Risk Of Crash.
Fix Defect
Proterra Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Supply Reservoir With A Drain Between The Air Dryer And The Air Supply Manifold, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin March 28, 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
55
Date Owners Notified
20190321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Proterra, Inc.
Date Report Received
20190129
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121