Report Date
Jan 30, 2019
Component
TIRES
Affected Vehicles
4
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
| 2016 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
| 2017 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
| 2018 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.