Proterra Recalls 2017-2019 Catalyst Buses Due to Battery Fire Risk
Proterra is recalling 2017-2019 Catalyst transit buses because liquid may leak into battery packs, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 structural vehicle defect (battery pack liquid leak) that increases the risk of a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Catalyst transit buses. The recall involves approximately 300 vehicles where one or more battery packs may allow liquid to leak into and accumulate in the battery pack enclosure.
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure increases the risk of a fire. Proterra will update software, inspect, and replace the battery pack free of charge to correct the defect.
Owner letters were mailed on November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra's 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 Operating Company, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 300
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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