Disc: caliperRecall 18V-750 · 2016–2017 Proterra Catalyst
Proterra recall 18V-750 covers 62 2016–2017 Proterra Catalyst for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V750000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
The risk
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2016 to August 1, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.