Vehicle recall 19V062000 · January 30, 2019
2015-2018 Proterra Catalyst
The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Proterra Inc., (Proterra) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Catalyst 40 and 35 transit buses. The affected vehicles are equipped with a four point height control system that may cause a load imbalance, overloading the front tires.
- Consequence
- An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will convert the current four point ride height system into a three point system to prevent the front tires from being overloaded, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2019. 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V062000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 30, 2019
- Filed by
- Proterra Inc.
- Owner notification
- March 26, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 310
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires; Suspension › Front
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Proterra Catalyst (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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