The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V871000·Announced 2019-12-09

Proterra Recalls 2019 Catalyst Buses Due to Brake Interlock Warning Failure

Proterra is recalling 2019 Catalyst buses because a software update may have disabled brake interlock warnings, increasing the risk of fire or crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a fire or crash, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects leading to severe outcomes.

Plain-English summary

Proterra Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Catalyst buses. The recall addresses a defect where a body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notify the operator that the brake interlock could be engaged.

If the vehicle fails to warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the body controller software free of charge. The recall began on January 16, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PROTERRA CATALYST
Brand
PROTERRA
Manufacturer
Proterra Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
140

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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