NHTSA Recall 20V621000
Filed by Phoenix Motorcars. Component: Steering. Reported 2020-10-07. An estimated 8 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Proterra Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Battery-Electric 40' Catalyst and 2020 Battery-Electric 35' Catalyst buses. The power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid through the hose.
Risk
A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-141.
Manufacturer campaign number: SC-20-141
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.