The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V750000·Announced 2018-10-23

Proterra Recalls 2016-2017 Catalyst Buses Due to Brake Caliper Defect

Proterra is recalling 2016-2017 Catalyst transit buses because a defect in the brake calipers may cause the guide pin support bolt to break, potentially leading to loss of braking ability or tire pressure.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can cause loss of braking ability or tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. The recall involves 62 affected vehicles.

The defect involves surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers, which may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break. Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Proterra 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.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
PROTERRA CATALYST
Brand
PROTERRA
Manufacturer
Proterra
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
62

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CATALYST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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