PROTERRA — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-09-06

Phoenix Motorcars Proterra transit buses with software causing propulsion loss

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-09-06
Manufacturer	Phoenix Motorcars
Models affected	CATALYST, ZX5
Model year	2019-2021, 2020-2022
Units affected	483
Defect	Phoenix Motorcars (Phoenix) is recalling certain 2019-2021 800V Catalyst and 2020-2022 ZX5 transit buses. The vehicle controller software may allow the electrical circuit for the radiator fan to overheat._x000D_ Electrical circuits that overheat increase the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2024. Owners may contact Phoenix customer service at 1-909-987-0815.
Recall number	24V655000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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