2015 PROTERRA CATALYST Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 PROTERRA CATALYST has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to bus components and systems addressed in multiple recalls.
There are five recalls affecting various systems in the 2015 PROTERRA CATALYST. These recalls cover steering, brakes, certification labels, tires, and suspension components.
Recalls- Steering gearbox. Recall 22V114000 affects 724 vehicles. The adhesive securing the torque limiter plate to the bus body may fail, allowing bolts on the steering gearbox to loosen. This can result in loss of steering control and increased crash risk. Dealers will install mechanical fasteners, new bolts, and if needed a new torque plate free of charge.
- Rear brake tow fitting. Recall 19V283000 involves 39 buses with an optional tow fitting and airline controlling rear brakes. The protective mesh cap can clog with road debris, causing air pressure build-up and brake dragging, increasing fire risk. Dealers will add a shield to protect the mesh cap at no cost.
- Incorrect certification labels. Recall 19V034000 covers 184 vehicles. The gross front axle weight rating or tire pressure listed on the labels may be incorrect. Understated tire pressure can cause underinflation and tire failure, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace labels with correct information free of charge.
- Front tire overloading. Recall 19V062000 affects 310 buses equipped with a four-point height control system. This system can overload front tires, leading to unexpected tire failure and crash risk. The recall remedy converts the system to a three-point design to prevent overload, at no cost to owners.
- Front suspension height control. This recall shares the same NHTSA number 19V062000 and vehicle count as the tire overloading recall. It addresses the four-point height control system causing front tire overload by converting it to a three-point system, reducing failure risk. Dealers perform the fix free of charge.
Owners coping with repeated repairs arising from these safety defects or unresolved recall remedies may have protections under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal professional may help clarify their rights.
2015 PROTERRA CATALYST Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
1257
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 PROTERRA CATALYST
724 vehicles affected
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 35 foot Catalyst E2, 2017-2019 40 foot E2, 2020-2021 35 foot RR, 2019-2020 40 foot RR, 2019-2022 40 foot ZX5, and 2020-2022 35 foot ZX5 buses. The plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and the bus body may be insufficient, causing the bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen.
Risk: A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 PROTERRA CATALYST
39 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 buses equipped with an optional tow fitting and airline that allows a tow truck to operate the rear brakes on the vehicle. The mesh cap covering the airline for the tow fitting can be clogged with road debris in inclement weather, possibly resulting in a build up of air pressure in the rear brake system.
Risk: A build up of air pressure can cause the brakes to drag and possibly overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
2015 PROTERRA CATALYST
310 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
Risk: An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
2015 PROTERRA CATALYST
184 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Proterra, Inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40, and Catalyst 35 buses. The certification label may list an incorrect gross front axle weight rating and/or incorrect tire pressures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the tire pressure is understated, an underinflated tire may result in an increased risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.