NHTSA Recall 23V078000
Filed by Phoenix Motorcars. Component: Visibility. Reported 2023-02-13. An estimated 252 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Risk
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.