Proterra Operating Company – Brake Support Bolt may Break

Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.


Report Received Date 10/23/2018
NHTSA ID 18V750000
Consequence Summary Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 62
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V750000)