Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 23V-078 · Proterra vehicles
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. recall 23V-078 covers 252 Proterra vehicles for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on February 13, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 33% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V078000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
The risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
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
33%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.