Proterra Operating Company, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2023

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Proterra Operating Company, Inc. in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 17, 2023

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Inverter May Fail Causing Loss of Power

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.

NHTSA ID: 23V697000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 238

Consequence Summary:

A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 8.82

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February 13, 2023

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Windshield Wiper Motor May Fail

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."

NHTSA ID: 23V078000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 252

Consequence Summary:

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 32.54

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