Proterra Catalyst (2016-2018): Service brakes, air
Recall 19V061000 · Jan 29, 2019 · Proterra Inc.
55
vehicles affected
55
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V061000
- Date
- Jan 29, 2019
- Maker
- Proterra Inc.
- Units affected
- 55
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Supply > Reservoir/tank
- Model years
- 2016-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 transit buses. The affected vehicles lack a Graham White air brake supply reservoir, possibly resulting in long term moisture build up in the air brake system. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
What can happen
Built-up of moisture in the air brake system may lead to brake failure, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install a supply reservoir with a drain between the air dryer and the air supply manifold, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V061000?
1 model: Proterra Catalyst (2016-2018), about 55 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V061000?
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install a supply reservoir with a drain between the air dryer and the air supply manifold, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 28, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
What can happen?
Built-up of moisture in the air brake system may lead to brake failure, increasing the risk of crash.
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.