STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Published March 1, 2022 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2022
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- PROTERRA
- Model
- ZX5
- Manufacturer
- Phoenix Motorcars
- Lot
- 2020 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2021 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2022 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2017 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2018 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2019 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2021 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2015 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2016 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2019 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2015 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2016 PROTERRA ZX5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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