PROTERRA 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2020 PROTERRA CATALYST
Brand
PROTERRA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2020
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 PROTERRA CATALYST vehicles due to visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor issues. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Proterra Operating Company, Inc. (Proterra) is recalling certain 2020-2022 35" Catalyst, 35" ZX5, and 40" ZX5 vehicles. The windshield wiper motors may operate intermittently or may fail to operate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026