Recall 20V664000: 2018–2020 Proterra Catalyst

Report received

Oct 28, 2020

Manufacturer

Proterra Inc.

Potentially affected

5vehicles

Model years

2018–2020

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Proterra Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2018-2020 35 foot and 40 foot Catalyst buses. Lack of plexus adhesive between the torque plate and the vehicle chassis may cause the bolts securing the steering gear box to loosen.

Possible consequence

An unsecured steering gear box could cause the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Remedy

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering gear mounting bolts and the plexus adhesive layer between the torque plate and the chassis. If the plexus adhesive layer is missing or insufficient, the components will be repaired, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-154.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2018 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints
• 2019 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints
• 2020 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints