Proterra Recalls
21 recalls on record · October 23, 2018 to September 6, 2024 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
Recalls by year
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
September 6, 2024VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2019–2022 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
October 17, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2019–2022 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.
February 13, 2023VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2020–2022 Visibility recall
Hazard: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
November 30, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2017–2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The accumulation of liquid inside the battery pack enclosure increases the risk of a fire.
November 18, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2019–2022 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: Unintentional engagement of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.
November 7, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2022 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Without the switch, the driver may be unable to override the interlock system and move the bus, necessitating the transfer of passengers to another bus and increasing the risk of injury.
July 29, 2022Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Proterra Electrical System recall
Hazard: An unexpected battery management system shut down can result in a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
June 21, 2022Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Proterra Electrical System recall
Hazard: An unexpected engine shutdown can increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a disabled school bus may require an evacuation procedure in an uncontrolled traffic situation, increasing the risk of injury to passengers. A ground short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
February 28, 2022VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2015–2022 Steering recall
Hazard: A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
April 19, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2019–2020 Electrical System recall
Hazard: The rear door may open without the driver's awareness, increasing the risk of injury.
February 1, 2021VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2020–2021 Structure recall
Hazard: Driver visibility may become impeded, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 28, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2018–2020 Steering recall
Hazard: An unsecured steering gear box could cause the driver to lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash or injury.
October 7, 2020VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2019–2020 Steering recall
Hazard: A power steering fluid leak can increase the risk of a crash.
December 9, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2019 Electrical System recall
Hazard: If the vehicle does warn the driver that the brake interlock is engaged, the rear brakes may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or crash.
June 14, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2018–2019 Structure recall
Hazard: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
May 30, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2017–2018 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: If the swivel valves are unable to protect the air brake system against loss of air pressure, this may lead to service brake failure and the possibility for the uncontrolled application of the safety brake. Either condition increases the risk of crash.
April 9, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2015–2018 Service Brakes recall
Hazard: A build up of air pressure can cause the brakes to drag and possibly overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
January 30, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2015–2018 Tires recall
Hazard: An overloaded front tire may fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of crash.
January 29, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2016–2018 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Built-up of moisture in the air brake system may lead to brake failure, increasing the risk of crash.
January 16, 2019VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2015–2018 Equipment recall
Hazard: If the tire pressure is understated, an underinflated tire may result in an increased risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 23, 2018VehiclesNHTSA
Proterra 2016–2017 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.