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2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst recall: tires

Proterra Inc. reported this safety recall on January 30, 2019. It covers about 310 vehicles.

vehicles affected
310
reported
Jan 30, 2019
owners notified
Mar 26, 2019

Tires

What is wrong
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
Risk
An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1‑864‑438‑0000.

Recall number 19V062000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 19V062000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst tires?

Yes. Recall 19V062000, reported on January 30, 2019, covers about 310 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V062000?

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1‑864‑438‑0000.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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