NHTSA safety recall

Recall 21V268000 · manufacturer campaign SC-21-085

Electrical System › Software — Proterra · reported 19 Apr 2021 · 12 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Catalyst 40 foot buses. A software defect in the body controller that operates the door motor may allow the rear door to open unexpectedly.

The risk

The rear door may open without the driver's awareness, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 11, 2021. 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.

NHTSA campaign
21V268000
Manufacturer campaign
SC-21-085
Filed by
Proterra, Inc.
Report received
19 Apr 2021
Owners notified
11 Jun 2021
Potentially affected
12

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2019 Proterra Catalyst 2020 Proterra Catalyst

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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