2016–2018 Proterra Catalyst recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 transit buses. The affected vehicles lack a Graham White air brake supply reservoir, possibly resulting in long term moisture build up in the air brake system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
💥 The risk
Built-up of moisture in the air brake system may lead to brake failure, increasing the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install a supply reservoir with a drain between the air dryer and the air supply manifold, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V061000
- Manufacturer
- Proterra Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 55
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
- Owner phone
- 1-864-438-0000
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 21, 2019
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 – Dec 31, 2018
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.