Proterra recall: Steering
What is wrong
Proterra Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Battery-Electric 40' Catalyst and 2020 Battery-Electric 35' Catalyst buses. The power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid through the hose.
What could happen
A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-141.
Vehicles covered
- Proterra Catalyst 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V621000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Proterra Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 7, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 6, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 8
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Hose, piping, and connections
- Maker's own recall number
- SC-20-141
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.