Recall 23V078000: 2020–2022 Proterra Catalyst

Report received

Feb 13, 2023

Manufacturer

Proterra Operating Company, Inc.

Potentially affected

252vehicles

Model years

2020–2022

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 Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Possible consequence

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

Affected model years

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

• 2020 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints
• 2021 Proterra Catalyst1 complaints
• 2022 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints