2016 PROTERRA CATALYST Complaints and Recall Information

The 2016 PROTERRA CATALYST has 0 complaints and 7 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to mechanical and safety system recalls. The recalls address defects in steering, brakes, tires, and labeling among other systems.

There are seven recalls affecting various safety and mechanical systems. These recalls cover steering gearboxes, air brake components, labels, tires, and suspension systems.

• Steering gearbox. NHTSA recall 22V114000 affects 724 vehicles due to insufficient adhesive causing bolts on the steering gearbox to loosen, risking loss of steering control. Dealers will install mechanical fasteners and new bolts at no cost. Owner notifications began October 7, 2022.
• Air brake supply reservoir. Recall 19V061000 involves 55 units lacking a Graham White air brake supply reservoir, which may lead to moisture buildup and potential brake failure. Dealers will add a supply reservoir with a drain free of charge. Recall started March 28, 2019.
• Tow fitting brakes. Recall 19V283000 covers 39 buses with tow fittings where mesh caps can clog with debris, causing rear brake pressure buildup and possible fire risk. Dealers will install an additional shield to protect the mesh cap at no cost. Recall began June 4, 2019.
• Brake caliper guide pins. Recall 18V750000 impacts 62 vehicles with radial air disk brakes whose guide pin support bolts may break, risking brake loss or tire pressure failure. Dealer repairs include caliper replacement free of charge. Owners can contact customer service for assistance.
• Certification labels. Recall 19V034000 affects 184 units with incorrect gross front axle weight rating and tire pressures printed on labels, potentially leading to underinflated tires and crash risk. Dealers will replace labels with correct information at no cost. Recall initiated March 12, 2019.
• Tires overload. Recall 19V062000 impacts 310 vehicles with a four point height control system causing front tire overload and possible failure. Dealers will convert the ride height system to three points to prevent overloading free of charge. Recall began March 26, 2019.
• Front suspension. Also part of recall 19V062000, the front suspension is included due to the four point height control system causing load imbalance. The repair involves converting to a three point system free of charge. Owner notifications commenced March 26, 2019.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with a legal professional familiar with these laws could be beneficial.