NHTSA campaign 18V750000
Proterra recall 18V750000
Proterra is recalling certain 2016-2017 Proterra Catalyst 40 transit buses equipped with axles with radial air disk brakes. Surface roughness of a guide pin in the radial brake calipers may cause the brake carriage guide pin support bolt to break.
Reported 10/23/2018
What can happen
Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
Proterra will notify owners and have them replace the calipers on the affected axles, free of charge. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Components
- Service brakes, air: Disc: Caliper
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.