Recall 23V697000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report Date
20231017
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
| 2019 | PROTERRA | ZX5 |
| 2020 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
| 2020 | PROTERRA | ZX5 |
| 2021 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
| 2021 | PROTERRA | ZX5 |
| 2022 | PROTERRA | CATALYST |
| 2022 | PROTERRA | ZX5 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.