Proterra recall: Steering
What is wrong
Proterra Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2018-2020 35 foot and 40 foot Catalyst buses. Lack of plexus adhesive between the torque plate and the vehicle chassis may cause the bolts securing the steering gear box to loosen.
What could happen
An unsecured steering gear box could cause the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
The fix
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear mounting bolts and the plexus adhesive layer between the torque plate and the chassis. If the plexus adhesive layer is missing or insufficient, the components will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-154.
Vehicles covered
- Proterra Catalyst 2018–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V664000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Proterra Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 28, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 10, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Maker's own recall number
- SC-20-154
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.