Proterra recall: Steering
What is wrong
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 35 foot Catalyst E2, 2017-2019 40 foot E2, 2020-2021 35 foot RR, 2019-2020 40 foot RR, 2019-2022 40 foot ZX5, and 2020-2022 35 foot ZX5 buses. The plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and the bus body may be insufficient, causing the bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen.
What could happen
A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install a mechanical fastener and new bolts on the steering gearbox, and install a new torque plate, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Vehicles covered
- Proterra Catalyst 2015–2022
- Proterra Zx5 2015–2016, 2019–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V114000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Proterra, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2022
- Owners notified
- Oct 7, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 724
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Maker's own recall number
- SC-22-040
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.nhtsa.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: Parking brake Nov 18, 2022
- Proterra recall: Electrical system Nov 7, 2022
- Proterra recall: Structure Feb 1, 2021
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.