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NHTSA : 19V871000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Description

Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019 Catalyst buses. A body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notifies the operator that the brake interlock could be engaged.

Consequence / Hazard

If the vehicle does warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.

Proposed Solution

Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the body controller software, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.