Proterra recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 buses equipped with an optional tow fitting and airline that allows a tow truck to operate the rear brakes on the vehicle. The mesh cap covering the airline for the tow fitting can be clogged with road debris in inclement weather, possibly resulting in a build up of air pressure in the rear brake system.
What could happen
A build up of air pressure can cause the brakes to drag and possibly overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional shield to the tow fitting that protects the mesh cap, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Vehicles covered
- Proterra Catalyst 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V283000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Proterra Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 9, 2019
- Owners notified
- Jun 4, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 39
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2018
- Part
- Service brakes
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.