2017 Proterra Catalyst | 2018 Proterra Catalyst — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve
Published May 30, 2019 · Recall initiated: May 30, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V402000, published May 30, 2019. Recalling firm: Phoenix Motorcars; 2017 Proterra Catalyst | 2018 Proterra Catalyst — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PROTERRA
- Model
- CATALYST
- Manufacturer
- Phoenix Motorcars
- Lot
- 2017 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2018 PROTERRA CATALYST
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Proterra Catalyst | 2018 Proterra Catalyst — Service brakes, air: supply: check valve recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V402000 on May 30, 2019. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PROTERRA. Model: CATALYST.