2019-2022 Proterra Catalyst and Proterra ZX5 recall: electrical system
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 17, 2023. It covers about 238 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 238
- reported
- Oct 17, 2023
- owners notified
- Dec 16, 2024
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
- Risk
- A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1‑864‑438‑0000.
Recall number 23V697000
Affected vehicles
- Proterra Catalyst 2019-2022 2019202020212022
- Proterra ZX5 2019-2022 2019202020212022
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 23V697000
Is there a recall on the 2019-2022 Proterra Catalyst and Proterra ZX5 electrical system?
Yes. Recall 23V697000, reported on October 17, 2023, covers about 238 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V697000?
Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2023. 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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