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NHTSA Recall 22V855000: Parking brake

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 386 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Proterra Catalyst.

386
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2022
owners notified (December 21)
NHTSA campaign22V855000
Manufacturer campaignSC-22-158
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Report receivedNovember 18, 2022
Owner notificationDecember 21, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Catalyst and 2019-2022 ZX5 transit buses. Back pressure in the shared air exhaust for the pneumatic ride height system and parking brake control valve may engage the parking brake while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety risk

Unintentional engagement of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Proterra will install a redesigned air circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 21, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's 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 22V855000

Make and modelModel years
Proterra Catalyst2020, 2021
Proterra ZX52019, 2020, 2021, 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.