NHTSA Recall 22V887000
Filed by Phoenix Motorcars. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2022-11-30. An estimated 300 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Proterra Operation Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Catalyst transit buses. One or more battery packs may allow liquid to leak into and accumulate in the battery pack enclosure.
Risk
The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure increases the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Proterra will update software, inspect, and replace the battery pack, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra's 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.nhtsa.gov.