Proterra recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
Built-up of moisture in the air brake system may lead to brake failure, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Proterra Catalyst 2016–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V061000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Proterra Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 29, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 21, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 55
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Reservoir/tank
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 121
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Proterra recall: Electrical system Sep 6, 2024
- Proterra recall: Electrical system Oct 17, 2023
- Proterra recall: Visibility Feb 13, 2023
- Proterra recall: Electrical system Nov 30, 2022
- Proterra recall: Parking brake Nov 18, 2022
- Proterra recall: Steering Feb 28, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.