NHTSA campaign 19V871000
Proterra Recall 19V-871: Loss of Warning when Brake Interlock is Engaged
NHTSA recall 19V871000 was reported by Proterra Inc. on December 9, 2019, with 140 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Proterra Catalyst for the 2019 model year. Owners were notified on January 16, 2020, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V871000 (also written 19V-871 or 19V871)
- Filed by
- Proterra Inc.
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 140 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System — Software
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 19V871000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Proterra
Proterra Catalyst
- 2019 · Vehicles built July 23, 2019 – December 2, 2019 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 19V871000.
Defect description
Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2019 Catalyst buses. A body controller software update may have disabled the audible and visible warnings that notifies the operator that the brake interlock could be engaged.
Safety consequence
If the vehicle does warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will update the body controller software, free of charge. The recall began January 16, 2020. 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.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 19V871000
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