NHTSA Recall 19V062000
Filed by Phoenix Motorcars. Component: Tires. Reported 2019-01-30. An estimated 310 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
Risk
An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.