Proterra Operating Company – Interlock Override Switch Not Installed

Proterra Operating Company (Proterra) is recalling certain 2022 ZX5 transit buses. The interlock override switch was not installed during production.


Report Received Date 11/07/2022
NHTSA ID 22V829000
Consequence Summary Without the switch, the driver may be unable to override the interlock system and move the bus, necessitating the transfer of passengers to another bus and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Proterra will provide installation instructions and an interlock override switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 3
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V829000)