Proterra Operating Company – Liquid in Battery Packs May Cause Fire

Proterra Operation Company (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Catalyst and Roadrunner transit buses. One or more battery packs may allow liquid to leak into and accumulate in the battery pack enclosure.


Report Received Date 11/30/2022
NHTSA ID 22V887000
Consequence Summary The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were January 8, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 18
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V887000)