Proterra Catalyst recalls
NHTSA's records list 17 safety recalls covering the Proterra Catalyst since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2015-2022. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 6, 2024.
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2022 Proterra Catalyst recalls 3
- Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail
Component: visibility. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Proterra Catalyst recalls 5
- Radiator Fan Electrical Circuit May Overheat
Component: electrical system. 483 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail
Component: visibility. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake Can Unintentionally Engage
Component: parking brake. 386 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Proterra Catalyst recalls 8
- Radiator Fan Electrical Circuit May Overheat
Component: electrical system. 483 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail
Component: visibility. 252 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Parking Brake Can Unintentionally Engage
Component: parking brake. 386 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Allow Rear Door To Open Unexpectely
Component: electrical system. 12 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bolts Holding Steering Gear Box May Loosen
Component: steering. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Steering Hose May Leak
Component: steering. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Proterra Catalyst recalls 9
- Radiator Fan Electrical Circuit May Overheat
Component: electrical system. 483 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power
Component: electrical system. 238 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 300 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Allow Rear Door To Open Unexpectely
Component: electrical system. 12 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bolts Holding Steering Gear Box May Loosen
Component: steering. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Steering Hose May Leak
Component: steering. 8 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loss of Warning when Brake Interlock is Engaged
Component: electrical system. 140 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter
Component: structure. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Proterra Catalyst recalls 9
- Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 300 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Bolts Holding Steering Gear Box May Loosen
Component: steering. 5 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Roof Hatch Glass may Shatter
Component: structure. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Swivel Valve may Allow Loss of Pressure/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 147 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Pressure May Build up in Rear Brake System
Component: service brakes. 39 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ride Height System may Overload Front Tires
Component: suspension. 310 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Air Brake Supply Reservoir / FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 55 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567
Component: equipment. 184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Proterra Catalyst recalls 8
- Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire
Component: electrical system. 300 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Swivel Valve may Allow Loss of Pressure/FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 147 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Pressure May Build up in Rear Brake System
Component: service brakes. 39 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ride Height System may Overload Front Tires
Component: suspension. 310 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Air Brake Supply Reservoir / FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 55 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567
Component: equipment. 184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Support Bolt may Break
Component: service brakes, air. 62 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Proterra Catalyst recalls 6
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Pressure May Build up in Rear Brake System
Component: service brakes. 39 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ride Height System may Overload Front Tires
Component: suspension. 310 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Missing Air Brake Supply Reservoir / FMVSS 121
Component: service brakes, air. 55 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567
Component: equipment. 184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Brake Support Bolt may Break
Component: service brakes, air. 62 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Proterra Catalyst recalls 4
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Air Pressure May Build up in Rear Brake System
Component: service brakes. 39 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Ride Height System may Overload Front Tires
Component: suspension. 310 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567
Component: equipment. 184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.