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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V078000

2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2022 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Catalyst — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Published February 14, 2023 · Recall initiated: February 13, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V078000, published February 14, 2023 and initiated February 13, 2023. Recalling firm: Phoenix Motorcars; 2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2022 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Catalyst — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor.

What's the hazard

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.

What to do

Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. 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
2020 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2020 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2021 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2021 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2022 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2022 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Catalyst — Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V078000 on February 14, 2023. Reported hazard: Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.

What should I do if I have this product?

Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. 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)