NHTSA recall 19V871000
Electrical system › Software
Proterra Catalyst
Reported Dec 9, 2019140 vehicles affectedProterra Inc.Built Jul 23, 2019 – Dec 2, 2019
The defect
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019 Catalyst buses. A body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notifies the operator that the brake interlock could be engaged.
The risk
If the vehicle does warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.
The remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the body controller software, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.