The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V040000·Announced 2021-02-01

Proterra Recalls 2020-2021 ZX5 Vehicles Due to Fender Flare Visibility Issue

Proterra is recalling 2020-2021 ZX5 vehicles because a front fender flare may splash debris onto the driver's window, impeding visibility and increasing crash risk.

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 risk-of-harm product where driver visibility is impeded, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Proterra, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 40-foot ZX5 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front fender flare, which may cause mud, dirt, debris, rain, and snow to splash onto the driver's side window and mirror.

This defect may impede driver visibility, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on February 9, 2021.

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit fender flare free of charge. 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 ZX5
Brand
PROTERRA
Manufacturer
Proterra, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
21

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)

  • ZX5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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