Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2023559 - PROTERRA

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Bus recalled by PROTERRA
Issue
Vehicle - Powertrain
What to do

Please see corrective actions section below

Affected products

2019 | PROTERRA | CATALYST, 2020 | PROTERRA | CATALYST

Issue

Issue:
On certain transit buses, the traction inverter could overheat and fail. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power while driving, including a loss of power steering assist.

Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Actions:
Proterra will notify owners by mail. The corrective actions for this recall are under development.

Additional information

Background

Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Bus
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-74461
Transport Canada ID
2023559

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