Recall
Proterra Catalyst — 23V697000
NHTSA ID
23V697000
Make
Proterra
Model
Catalyst
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2023-10-17
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
238
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
Consequence
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.