2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2019 Proterra Zx5 | 2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Zx5 — Parking brake
Published November 21, 2022 · Recall initiated: November 18, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22V855000, published November 21, 2022 and initiated November 18, 2022. Recalling firm: Phoenix Motorcars; 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2019 Proterra Zx5 | 2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Zx5 — Parking brake.
What's the hazard
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Catalyst and 2019-2022 ZX5 transit buses. Back pressure in the shared air exhaust for the pneumatic ride height system and parking brake control valve may engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion.
What to do
Proterra will install a redesigned air circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
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Recall details
- Brand
- PROTERRA
- Model
- ZX5
- Manufacturer
- Phoenix Motorcars
- Lot
- 2020 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2019 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2021 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2021 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2022 PROTERRA ZX5
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2019 Proterra Zx5 | 2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Zx5 — Parking brake recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22V855000 on November 21, 2022. Reported hazard: Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Catalyst and 2019-2022 ZX5 transit buses. Back pressure in the shared air exhaust for the pneumatic ride height system and parking brake control valve may engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion.
What should I do if I have this product?
Proterra will install a redesigned air circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's 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: ZX5.