Recall 20V621000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Report Date

20201007

Component

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Proterra Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Battery-Electric 40' Catalyst and 2020 Battery-Electric 35' Catalyst buses. The power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid through the hose.

Safety Consequence

A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-141.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	PROTERRA	CATALYST
2020	PROTERRA	CATALYST

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.