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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 19V062000

2017 Proterra Catalyst | 2018 Proterra Catalyst | 2016 Proterra Catalyst | 2015 Proterra Catalyst — Tires

Published January 31, 2019 · Recall initiated: January 30, 2019

Summary

NHTSA records recall 19V062000, published January 31, 2019 and initiated January 30, 2019. Recalling firm: Phoenix Motorcars; 2017 Proterra Catalyst | 2018 Proterra Catalyst | 2016 Proterra Catalyst | 2015 Proterra Catalyst — Tires.

What's the hazard

Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.

What to do

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

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Recall details

Brand
PROTERRA
Model
CATALYST
Manufacturer
Phoenix Motorcars
Lot
2017 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2018 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2016 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2015 PROTERRA CATALYST
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Proterra Catalyst | 2018 Proterra Catalyst | 2016 Proterra Catalyst | 2015 Proterra Catalyst — Tires recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V062000 on January 31, 2019. Reported hazard: Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.

What should I do if I have this product?

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PROTERRA. Model: CATALYST.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)