Vehicle recall 21V040000 · February 1, 2021
2020-2021 Proterra ZX5
These vehicles have a front fender flare which may cause mud, dirt, debris, rain and snow to splash onto the driver's side window and mirror.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2021 40' ZX5 vehicles. These vehicles have a front fender flare which may cause mud, dirt, debris, rain and snow to splash onto the driver's side window and mirror.
- Consequence
- Driver visibility may become impeded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Proterra will notify owners, and dealers will install a retrofit fender flare, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Proterra customer service 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-21-13.
- 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
- 21V040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 1, 2021
- Filed by
- Proterra, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC-21-13
- Owner notification
- February 9, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Proterra ZX5 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
Has your Proterra been repaired?
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