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Proterra Operating Company, Inc. — Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What to do
Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Who to contact: Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
The product
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
Details
- Units affected
- 238
- Recall date
- October 17, 2023
- Brand
- Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Proterra Operating Company, Inc. — Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power”
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