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HighNHTSA·20V621000·Announced 2020-10-07

Proterra Recalls 2019-2020 Catalyst Buses for Power Steering Hose Leak

Proterra is recalling 2019-2020 Catalyst buses because a power steering hose may leak fluid, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a steering system defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries, deaths, or NHTSA 'death/serious injury' classifications, fitting the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Proterra Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Battery-Electric 40' Catalyst and 2020 Battery-Electric 35' Catalyst buses. The recall involves 8 vehicles in total.

The power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid. A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-141. 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 Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Bus
Hazard
Affected units
8

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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