2016 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.

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