Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V697000 Reported October 17, 2023

Inverter may fail causing loss of power

Proterra Operating Company, Inc. · N/A · 238 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V697000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Proterra Operating Company, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
238
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2023
Completion Rate
8.82

Defect Summary

Proterra operating company, inc. (proterra) is recalling certain 2019-2022 40' and 35' catalyst 800v transit buses equipped with prodrive 1.0, and 40' and 35' zx5 800v transit buses equipped with prodrive 1.0. a transistor inside the inverter may overheat and fail, which can result in a loss of power steering and drive power.

Safety Consequence

A loss of power steering and/or drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the inverter, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 16, 2023. owners may contact proterra customer service at 1-864-438-0000.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Proterra Operating Company, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V697000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 23V697000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 23V697000?

NHTSA recall 23V697000 was issued by Proterra Operating Company, Inc. on October 17, 2023. It addresses: Inverter may fail causing loss of power. The recall affects approximately 238 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Proterra Operating Company, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V697000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.