2017 PROTERRA CATALYST Recall

Campaign:: 18V750000 on 10/25/2018
Component:: Service brakes, air:disc:caliper
Manufactured:: 05/31/2016 - 07/31/2017
Affected:: 66
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: Breakage of the guide pin can cause loss of braking ability or loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: 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.
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.