Proterra Catalyst recalled over possible glass fragments

Recall date

June 14, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Phoenix Motorcars recalls 2018–2019 Proterra Catalyst

Recall number

19V460000

Brand / firm

Proterra

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 21 units

Why it was recalled

If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.

What was recalled

Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Catalyst buses equipped with a certain batch of glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

What to do

Proterra will notify owners, and the glass hatch manufacturer will provide replacement hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began August 13, 2019. Owners may contact Proterra at 1-864-438-0000. Proterra's number for this recall is SC-19-79.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.