Suspension: frontRecall 19V-062 · 2015–2018 Proterra Catalyst
Proterra Inc. recall 19V-062 covers 310 2015–2018 Proterra Catalyst for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.