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VehicleMay 30, 2019147 affected

Proterra recall: Service brakes, air

What is wrong

Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Catalyst buses. The vehicles are equipped with swivel valves that may insufficiently protect the air brake system from an air leak between the service reservoir and the source of air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

What could happen

If the swivel valves are unable to protect the air brake system against loss of air pressure, this may lead to service brake failure and the possibility for the uncontrolled application of the safety brake. Either condition increases the risk of crash.

The fix

Proterra will notify owners, and will replace the swivel valve with a check valve that is sufficient to protect the air brake system, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
19V402000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Proterra Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
May 30, 2019
Owners notified
Jul 26, 2019
Vehicles or items affected
147
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2019
Part
Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve
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.

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