NHTSA recall 23V697000
Electrical system
Proterra Catalyst and 1 more
Reported Oct 17, 2023238 vehicles affectedProterra Operating Company, Inc.
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.