NHTSA Recall 18V750000: Caliper (service brakes)
Proterra reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 62 vehicles. It affects 2016–2017 Proterra Catalyst.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V750000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | October 23, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 11, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
Safety risk
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V750000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.