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Proterra recall SC-22-040

Proterra calls it SC-22-040. NHTSA filed it as campaign 22V114000 on Feb 28, 2022: steering on the 2015–2022 Proterra Catalyst and 1 other Proterra model, 724 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
22V1140002015–2022 Proterra Catalyst and 1 other Proterra modelSteeringFeb 28, 2022724high
Problem Proterra, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2017-2019 35 foot Catalyst E2, 2017-2019 40 foot E2, 2020-2021 35 foot RR, 2019-2020 40 foot RR, 2019-2022 40 foot ZX5, and 2020-2022 35 foot ZX5 buses. The plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and the bus body may be insufficient, causing the bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen. Risk A loose steering gearbox can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will install a mechanical fastener and new bolts on the steering gearbox, and install a new torque plate, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Proterra's customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 22V114000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. SC-22-040 is the number Proterra assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 22V114000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is SC-22-040 the same recall as 22V114000?

Yes. SC-22-040 is Proterra’s own number for it; 22V114000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does SC-22-040 cover?

2015–2022 Proterra Catalyst and 1 other Proterra model, 724 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the SC-22-040 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.