NHTSA recall 19V062000
Suspension › Front
Proterra Catalyst
Reported Jan 30, 2019310 vehicles affectedProterra Inc.Built Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2018
The defect
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
The risk
An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Suspension › FrontTires