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Proterra Catalyst recalls and problems

17 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
17
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0

Choose a model year

20222021202020192018201720162015

Proterra Catalyst by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2022 Catalyst300000
2021 Catalyst510000
2020 Catalyst800000
2019 Catalyst900000
2018 Catalyst900000
2017 Catalyst800000
2016 Catalyst600000
2015 Catalyst400000

Most reported Proterra Catalyst problems

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

All Proterra Catalyst recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
24V-655Sep 6, 20242019–2021Electrical SystemPhoenix Motorcars (Phoenix) is recalling certain 2019-2021 800V Catalyst and 2020-2022 ZX5 transit buses.
23V-697Oct 17, 20232019–2022Electrical SystemProterra Operating Company, Inc.
23V-078Feb 13, 20232020–2022VisibilityProterra Operating Company, Inc.
22V-887Nov 30, 20222017–2019Electrical SystemProterra Operation Company, Inc.
22V-855Nov 18, 20222020–2021Parking BrakeProterra Operating Company, Inc.
22V-114Feb 28, 20222015–2022SteeringProterra, Inc.
21V-268Apr 19, 20212019–2020Electrical SystemProterra, Inc.
20V-664Oct 28, 20202018–2020SteeringProterra Inc.
20V-621Oct 7, 20202019–2020SteeringProterra Inc.
19V-871Dec 9, 20192019Electrical SystemProterra, Inc.
19V-460Jun 14, 20192018–2019StructureProterra, Inc.
19V-402May 30, 20192017–2018Service Brakes, AirProterra, Inc.
19V-283Apr 9, 20192015–2018Service BrakesProterra, Inc.
19V-062Jan 30, 20192015–2018Suspension, TiresProterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses.
19V-061Jan 29, 20192016–2018Service Brakes, AirProterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 transit buses.
19V-034Jan 16, 20192015–2018EquipmentProterra, Inc is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40, and Catalyst 35 buses.
18V-750Oct 23, 20182016–2017Service Brakes, AirProterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Proterra Catalyst?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Proterra Catalyst has the most reports (1). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Proterra Catalyst have?

NHTSA lists 17 safety recalls covering Proterra Catalyst model years 2015–2022.

What are the most common Proterra Catalyst problems?

Owners report electrical system problems most often.