NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Proterra Catalyst Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2022 Proterra Catalyst has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Proterra dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Proterra Catalyst. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #23V697000Reported October 17, 2023 · Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
Potentially affected: 238 vehicles
Defect description
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 consequence
A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #23V078000Reported February 13, 2023 · Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
Potentially affected: 252 vehicles
Defect description
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Safety consequence
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 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.
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA #22V114000Reported February 28, 2022 · Proterra, Inc.
Potentially affected: 724 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will install a mechanical fastener and new bolts on the steering gearbox, and install a new torque plate, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's 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.
Other Proterra Catalyst model years
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