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Vehicles/Commercial Vehicles

Proterra Operating Company, Inc.: 2019-2022 Transit Buses Recalled Due to Unintended Parking Brake Engagement

Agency Publication Date: November 18, 2022
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Summary

Proterra is recalling 386 transit buses, including 2020-2021 Catalyst models and 2019-2022 ZX5 models, because the parking brake may engage while the vehicle is in motion. This occurs due to air pressure issues in a shared exhaust system used by both the ride height controls and the parking brake valve. Proterra will install a redesigned air circuit to fix this issue at no cost to vehicle owners.

Risk

If the parking brake engages unexpectedly while the bus is moving, it can cause a sudden loss of vehicle control or a sudden stop, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify if your fleet includes affected 2020-2021 Catalyst or 2019-2022 ZX5 transit buses.
  2. Contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000 to schedule a free repair for the installation of a redesigned air circuit.
  3. Reference manufacturer recall number SC-22-158 when speaking with Proterra representatives.
  4. For additional information or to check your specific VIN, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

🔧Free Repair

Redesigned air circuit installation

How to: Contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000 to have a redesigned air circuit installed free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2021 Proterra Catalyst
Product: 2019-2022 Proterra ZX5

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22V855000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 386 vehicles(386% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: December 21, 2022
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.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: SC-22-158
Agency Last Updated: November 1, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response