NHTSA campaign 23V078000

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. recall 23V078000

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."

Reported 02/13/2023

What can happen

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

Repair

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.

Components

  • Visibility: Windshield wiper/washer: Motor

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.