Proterra Operating Company – Loss of Warning when Brake Interlock is Engaged

Proterra (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019 Catalyst buses. A body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notifies the operator that the brake interlock could be engaged.


Report Received Date 12/09/2019
NHTSA ID 19V871000
Consequence Summary If the vehicle does warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.
Corrective Action Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the body controller software, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 140
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V871000)