NHTSA recall 22V887000
Electrical system › Propulsion system › Traction battery
Proterra Catalyst
Reported Nov 30, 2022300 vehicles affectedProterra Operating Company, Inc.
The defect
Proterra Operation Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Catalyst transit buses. One or more battery packs may allow liquid to leak into and accumulate in the battery pack enclosure.
The risk
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Proterra will update software, inspect, and replace the battery pack, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000.