Proterra Operating Company – Parking Brake Can Unintentionally Engage

Proterra Operating Company (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Catalyst and 2019-2022 ZX5 transit buses. Back pressure in the shared air exhaust for the pneumatic ride height system and parking brake control valve may engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion.


Report Received Date 11/18/2022
NHTSA ID 22V855000
Consequence Summary Unintentional engagement of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Proterra will install a redesigned air circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 446
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V855000)