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HighNHTSA·23V078000·Announced 2024-01-02

Proterra Catalyst and ZX5 buses recalled for wiper motor failure

Proterra is recalling certain 2020–2022 Catalyst and ZX5 buses due to windshield wiper motor failure. Inoperative wipers reduce visibility and increase 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: No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is theoretical—inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility and may increase crash risk, but no actual crashes or damage have been documented. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm vehicle defect without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. is recalling certain 2020–2022 Catalyst and ZX5 buses due to a defect in the windshield wiper motors. The wiper motors may operate intermittently or fail to operate entirely. Approximately 252 units are affected by this recall.

Inoperative windshield wipers reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. These vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 104, which establishes requirements for windshield wiping and washing systems.

Affected owners should contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000 to schedule a free replacement of their wiper motors. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional information. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 3, 2023.

The recalled product

Product
2022 PROTERRA CATALYST
Brand
PROTERRA
Manufacturer
Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Windshield Wiper System
Hazard
  • wiper-motor-failure
  • reduced-visibility
Affected units
252

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 (2)

  • CATALYST
  • ZX5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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