2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2019 Proterra Catalyst | 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2022 Proterra Zx5 | 2019 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Catalyst — Electrical system
Published October 18, 2023 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2023
Summary
NHTSA records recall 23V697000, published October 18, 2023 and initiated October 17, 2023. Recalling firm: Phoenix Motorcars; 2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2019 Proterra Catalyst | 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2022 Proterra Zx5 | 2019 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Catalyst — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
What to do
Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 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 | 2019 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2020 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2021 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2021 PROTERRA CATALYST | 2022 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2019 PROTERRA ZX5 | 2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Proterra Catalyst | 2019 Proterra Catalyst | 2020 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Zx5 | 2021 Proterra Catalyst | 2022 Proterra Zx5 | 2019 Proterra Zx5 | 2022 Proterra Catalyst — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V697000 on October 18, 2023. Reported hazard: Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
What should I do if I have this product?
Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 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.