Proterra Operating Company – Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail

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.”


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)