Proterra Catalyst (2015-2018): Service brakes
Recall 19V283000 · Apr 9, 2019 · Proterra Inc.
39
vehicles affected
39
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V283000
- Date
- Apr 9, 2019
- Maker
- Proterra Inc.
- Units affected
- 39
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 buses equipped with an optional tow fitting and airline that allows a tow truck to operate the rear brakes on the vehicle. The mesh cap covering the airline for the tow fitting can be clogged with road debris in inclement weather, possibly resulting in a build up of air pressure in the rear brake system.
What can happen
A build up of air pressure can cause the brakes to drag and possibly overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional shield to the tow fitting that protects the mesh cap, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V283000?
1 model: Proterra Catalyst (2015-2018), about 39 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V283000?
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional shield to the tow fitting that protects the mesh cap, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
What can happen?
A build up of air pressure can cause the brakes to drag and possibly overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.