Proterra Operating Company – Power Steering Hose May Leak

Proterra (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Battery-Electric 40′ Catalyst and 2020 Battery-Electric 35′ Catalyst buses. The power steering hose located at the pump and reservoir may leak and sweat fluid through the hose.


Report Received Date 10/07/2020
NHTSA ID 20V621000
Consequence Summary A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the power steering hose, free of charge. The recall began October 6, 2020. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-20-141.
Recall Code SC-20-141
Potentially Affected 8
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V621000)