Proterra Operating Company – Ride Height System may Overload Front Tires

Proterra , (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.


Report Received Date 01/30/2019
NHTSA ID 19V062000
Consequence Summary An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 310
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V062000)