NHTSA Recall 23V697000: Electrical system
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 238 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Proterra Catalyst.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V697000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | October 17, 2023 |
| Owner notification | December 16, 2024 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' Catalyst 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' ZX5 800V transit buses equipped with ProDrive 1.0. A transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.
Safety risk
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 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 23V697000
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.