Proterra ZX5 recalls
NHTSA's records list 7 safety recalls covering the Proterra ZX5 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2015-2016, 2019-2022. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Sept. 6, 2024.
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2022 Proterra ZX5 recalls 6
- 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.
- Interlock Override Switch Not Installed
Component: electrical system. 3 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 ZX5 recalls 6
- 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.
- Front Fender Flare Improvement
Component: structure. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Proterra ZX5 recalls 6
- 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.
- Front Fender Flare Improvement
Component: structure. 21 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Proterra ZX5 recalls 3
- Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power
Component: electrical system. 238 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.
2016 Proterra ZX5 recalls 1
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Proterra ZX5 recalls 1
- Steering Gearbox May Loosen
Component: steering. 724 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.