NHTSA Campaign 19V062000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Issued by Proterra Inc. · Reported Jan 30, 2019 · 310 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
Consequence
An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROTERRA | CATALYST | 2015 | 310 |
| PROTERRA | CATALYST | 2016 | 310 |
| PROTERRA | CATALYST | 2017 | 310 |
| PROTERRA | CATALYST | 2018 | 310 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V062000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.