Air Pressure May Build up in Rear Brake System – 2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst 40 Buses

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April 9, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V283000 Air Pressure May Build up in Rear Brake System A build up of air pressure can cause the brakes to drag and possibly overheat, increasing the risk of fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V283 Manufacturer Proterra Inc. Components SERVICE BRAKES Potential Number of Units Affected 39   Summary Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling … Read more

Ride Height System may Overload Front Tires – 2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst 40 & 35 Transit Buses

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January 30, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V062000 Ride Height System may Overload Front Tires An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V062 Manufacturer Proterra Inc. Components TIRES, SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 200   Summary Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected … Read more

Missing Air Brake Supply Reservoir / FMVSS 121 – 2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst 40 Transit Buses

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January 29, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V061000 Missing Air Brake Supply Reservoir / FMVSS 121 Built-up of moisture in the air brake system may lead to brake failure, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V061 Manufacturer Proterra Inc. Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 65   Summary Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 … Read more

Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567 – 2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst 40, & Catalyst 35 Buses

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January 16, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V034000 Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Label/FMVSS 567 If the tire pressure is understated, an underinflated tire may result in an increased risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V034 Manufacturer Proterra Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 213   Summary Proterra, Inc is recalling … Read more

Brake Support Bolt may Break – 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 Transit Buses

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V750 Manufacturer Proterra Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 66   Brake Support Bolt may Break Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axlesRead more