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NHTSA Recall 24V655000: Electrical system

Phoenix Motorcars reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 483 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Proterra Catalyst.

483
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2024
owners notified (October 15)
NHTSA campaign24V655000
Manufacturer campaignSC-24-009
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedSeptember 6, 2024
Owner notificationOctober 15, 2024
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Phoenix Motorcars (Phoenix) is recalling certain 2019-2021 800V Catalyst and 2020-2022 ZX5 transit buses. The vehicle controller software may allow the electrical circuit for the radiator fan to overheat.

Safety risk

Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 15, 2024. Owners may contact Phoenix customer service at 1-909-987-0815.

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 24V655000

Make and modelModel years
Proterra Catalyst2019, 2020, 2021
Proterra ZX52020, 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.