Recall 23V697000: 2019–2022 Proterra Catalyst
- Report received
- Oct 17, 2023
- Manufacturer
- Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 238vehicles
- Model years
- 2019–2022
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 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.
Possible 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 model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2019 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints
- 2020 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints
- 2021 Proterra Catalyst1 complaints
- 2022 Proterra Catalyst0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.