Electrical systemRecall 23V-697 · Proterra vehicles
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. recall 23V-697 covers 238 Proterra vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 9% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V697000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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
9%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.