Proterra Operating Company (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35″ Catalyst, 35″ ZX5, and 40″ ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.”
Proterra Operating Company – Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail
| Report Received Date | 02/13/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V078000 |
| Consequence Summary | Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 274 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V078000) |
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