NHTSA Recall 22V829000: Electrical system
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3 vehicles. It affects 2022 Proterra ZX5.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V829000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 7, 2022 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2022 ZX5 transit buses. The interlock override switch was not installed during production.
Safety risk
Without the switch, the driver may be unable to override the interlock system and move the bus, necessitating the transfer of passengers to another bus and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Proterra will provide installation instructions and an interlock override switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 9, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V829000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Proterra ZX5 | 2022 |
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.