Proterra recall: Tires
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Proterra Catalyst 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V062000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Proterra Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 30, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 26, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 310
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2018
- Part
- Tires; Suspension › Front
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.