NHTSA safety recall

Recall 22V855000 · manufacturer campaign SC-22-158

Parking Brake — Proterra · reported 18 Nov 2022 · 386 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Catalyst and 2019-2022 ZX5 transit buses. Back pressure in the shared air exhaust for the pneumatic ride height system and parking brake control valve may engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion.

The risk

Unintentional engagement of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Proterra will install a redesigned air circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's 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.nhtsa.gov.

NHTSA campaign
22V855000
Manufacturer campaign
SC-22-158
Filed by
Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
Report received
18 Nov 2022
Owners notified
21 Dec 2022
Potentially affected
386

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.

2020 Proterra Catalyst 2021 Proterra Catalyst 2019 Proterra Zx5 2020 Proterra Zx5 2021 Proterra Zx5 2022 Proterra Zx5

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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