Steering Gearbox May Loosen – 2017-2022 Proterra Catalyst & ZX5

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Recall Number: 22V-114 This notice applies to your vehicle(s): (Insert VIN or VINs) Month Day, 2022 Dear Proterra Transit Bus Owner: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. What is the reason for this notice? Proterra has decided that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 35’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 40’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 35’ Catalyst RR (2020 – 2021), 40’ Catalyst RR (2019 – 2020), 35’ ZX5 (2020 – 2022), and 40’ ZX5 (2019 – 2022) transit buses. Why is your vehicle being recalled? On certain vehicles, a lack of plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and bus body may cause bolts holding the steering gear box in place to become loose. This condition can make it difficult to steer the vehicle and, over time, if the steering gear box were to move out of position, the driver could lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are committed to your safety, the safety of your customers, and your continued satisfaction with our products. IMPORTANT • Your Proterra vehicles identified by VIN above are involved in Safety Recall 22V-114 because bolts holding the steering gear box in place may become loose. • Proterra will provide a remedy free of charge as soon as parts are available. In the interim, you should complete the enclosed steering gearbox torque stripe and re-torque fleet check. • Contact Proterra’s customer service department at 864- 438-0000 or [email protected] if you have any questions. What should you do? Parts for the recall remedy are not yet available, and in the interim, we request that you complete an inspection of the steering gearbox bolts’ torque stripe and re-torque the bolts, as described in the attached fleet check bulletin. You should submit a warranty claim for the labor associated with this fleet check, which is estimated to be one hour per bus. You should also monitor the vehicles included in this campaign. If your bus operators hear noise when turning the steering wheel or have difficulty turning the steering wheel, please stop driving the vehicle and arrange for the vehicle be towed for service. What will Proterra do? We will notify you again once the remedy parts are available and will provide a service bulletin and repair kit for completing the remedy at no cost to you. What if you have already addressed this issue in your vehicles? The fleet check must not be conducted on buses that have had Loctite previously applied on the steering gearbox bolts. If Service Campaign SC-22-003 has previously been performed, do not proceed with this fleet check. Instead, the forthcoming repair kit and service bulletin will remedy those buses. What if you have other questions? Please contact Proterra’s customer service department at 864- 438-0000 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns about this information. If, after contacting Proterra’s customer service department, you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID Number for this recall is 22V-114. Federal regulation requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within 10 days. Sincerely, William Pack Vice President, Quality Proterra Operating Company, Inc.

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1 | P a g e Headquarters: 1815 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 East Coast Manufacturing: 1 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607 West Coast Manufacturing: 383 Cheryl Lane, City of Industry, CA 91789 ISSUE DATE: 3-23-2022 SERVICE BULLETIN SUBJECT: Steering Gearbox Bolt Torque Stripe and Re-torque Fleet Check VINs or MODELS AFFECTED: Service Specified Buses COMPLETE BY: Next Service Opportunity SERVICE BULLETIN #: FC-22-35 Labor Operation Code: N/A NOTICE! It is expected that this process will require one hours per bus. Please schedule appropriately to minimize vehicle downtime. NOTICE! This fleet check must not be conducted on buses that have Loctite previously applied on the steering gearbox bolts. If SC-22-003 – Steering Gearbox Bolt Loctite Retrofit has been previously performed, do not proceed with this fleet check. STEERING GEARBOX TORQUE STRIPE AND RE-TORQUE FLEET CHECK Retrofit Description: This fleet check is to verify that the Steering Gear mounting bolts have maintained securement. Loss of securement may indicate that the plexus adhesive layer may be insufficient between the torque plate and the chassis. If the vehicle fails this inspection, then further invasive testing can be done to evaluate the adhesive layer. This procedure verifies the Steering Gearbox securement bolt torque. It is the same process used to verify this torque during regular preventative maintenance checks of the suspension. 2 | P a g e Headquarters: 1815 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 East Coast Manufacturing: 1 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607 West Coast Manufacturing: 383 Cheryl Lane, City of Industry, CA 91789 Tools/Parts Required Tools and supplies required: • Wheel Lifts (4 Each) • Jack Stands (4 Each) • Calibrated Torque Wrench • Ratchet • 1-5/16 Inch Socket • Alcohol • Shop Towels • Orange Torque Stripe Paint • Loctite 248 Parts Required: • None 3 | P a g e Headquarters: 1815 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 East Coast Manufacturing: 1 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607 West Coast Manufacturing: 383 Cheryl Lane, City of Industry, CA 91789 Procedure 1. Complete the Proterra approved Lockout/Tagout procedure to make the bus safe for work. 2. Using four Wheel Lifts, raise the bus into the air. Using four Jack Stands, support the bus for safety. 3. Access the Steering Gearbox underneath the bus. 4. Using the following illustrations and photographs as a guide, inspect the Steering Gearbox Securement Bolts. Visually confirm that each bolt has a good torque stripe and that it is not broken due to counterclockwise rotation of the bolt. 4 | P a g e Headquarters: 1815 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 East Coast Manufacturing: 1 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607 West Coast Manufacturing: 383 Cheryl Lane, City of Industry, CA 91789 5. The following photograph shows an example of a good unbroken torque stripe. 6. The following photograph shows an example of a bad torque stripe. Notice the torque stripes are broken due to rotation of the bolt. 7. The following photograph shows an example of a good torque stripe. Although it is broken, the bolt has rotated clockwise for a small portion of one turn. This can occur when the bolts have been re-torqued prior to shipment during a factory inspection. 8. Record the conditions of each bolt on this linked inspection form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/43031765275644a2bf05fd941e6e0375. 5 | P a g e Headquarters: 1815 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 East Coast Manufacturing: 1 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607 West Coast Manufacturing: 383 Cheryl Lane, City of Industry, CA 91789 9. Using a Calibrated Torque Wrench with a 1-5/16 Inch Ratchet/Socket, set the torque wrench to 450 ft-lb. Slowly tighten the bolt. If the bolt rotates before the wrench clicks, please report that bolt failed the re-torqueing check on the inspection form linked above. 10. Using a 1-5/16 Inch Ratchet/Socket, remove that bolt (018758-031) and add Loctite 248 to the threads. The Loctite 248 should fill the threads on the bolt where it engages the fastener. 11. Using a Calibrated Torque Wrench with a 1-5/16 Inch Socket, torque the re-installed bolt to 150ft-lb. Then test the re-application of the torque, remove, and reinstall the other three (3) remaining bolts in the same manner in the sequence shown in the illustration on the right below. 12. Using a Calibrated Torque Wrench with a 1-5/16 Inch Socket, torque each of the four bolts to 300 Foot Pounds. Cross-torque the bolts by following the sequence shown above. 7. Using a Calibrated Torque Wrench with a 1-5/16 Inch Socket, torque each of the four bolts to 500 Foot Pounds. Cross-torque the bolts by following the sequence shown above. 8. Using Alcohol and Shop Towels, remove any Orange Torque Stripe Paint from previous torqueing operations. 9. Using Orange Torque Stripe Paint, mark the four bolts as shown below. 6 | P a g e Headquarters: 1815 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010 East Coast Manufacturing: 1 Whitlee Court, Greenville, SC 29607 West Coast Manufacturing: 383 Cheryl Lane, City of Industry, CA 91789 10. If the Torque Stripes are in good condition and none of the bolts failed the re-torque test no further inspection is required and this check is complete. The bus may be lowered and returned to service. 11. If bad/broken torque stripes are identified or any of the bolts failed the re-torque test, contact Proterra Customer Service to receive additional instructions after filling out the inspection form linked above. If a Proterra team member performs the inspection the Work Order should be escalated to the Proterra back office in addition to submitting the form. 12. If bad/broken torque stripes were found or any of the bolts failed the re-torque test, the bus may be lowered and Lockout/Tagout devices removed but the bus should not be returned to service until additional inspections are performed.

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Notice IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NHTSA Recall Number: 22V-114 This notice applies to your vehicle(s): (Insert VIN or VINs) October 7, 2022 Dear Proterra Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. What is the reason for this notice? Proterra has determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists in 35’ Catalyst (2017 – 2022), 40’ Catalyst (2017 – 2022), 35’ ZX5 (2020 – 2022), and 40’ ZX5 (2019 – 2022) transit buses. Proterra has not received any reports of injuries or fatalities resulting from this issue. IMPORTANT •Your Proterra vehicles identified by model and year above are involved in Safety Recall 22V-114 because bolts holding the steering gear box in place may become loose. •Proterra’s retrofit kit to remedy the issue is available. Proterra is providing this remedy free of charge. Service instructions are provided in technical service bulletin SC-22-040. •Proterra has updated the Preventative Maintenance Manual to include work instructions for a 6,000-mile inspection to monitor this issue. •Contact Proterra’s customer service department at 864-438-0000or [email protected] if you have any questions. Why is your equipment being recalled? On certain vehicles, a lack of plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and bus body may cause bolts holding the steering gearbox in place to become loose. This condition can make it difficult to steer the vehicle and, over time, if the steering gearbox were to move out of position, the driver could lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash. We apologize for the inconvenience. We are committed to your safety, the safety of your customers, and your continued satisfaction with our products. What should you do? Parts for the recall remedy are now available. Proterra will provide a retrofit kit at no cost. You may submit a warranty claim for the labor associated with this campaign, which is estimated to be 2 hours per bus. What precautions can you take? If your bus operators hear noise when turning the steering wheel or have difficulty turning the steering wheel, please stop driving the vehicle and arrange for the vehicle to be towed for service. What will Proterra do? We are providing notice that technical service bulletin SC-22-040, the repair kits, and updated Preventative Maintenance Manual, are ready and available at no cost to you. What if you have already addressed this issue in your equipment? You need to perform this recall upon receipt of the retrofit kit. If you have previously performed other service related to this issue (e.g., the application of Loctite), you still need to perform the recall using the Proterra supplied retrofit kit and adhere to the updated work instructions in the Preventative Maintenance Manual. You may submit a warranty claim for the parts and labor associated with this campaign. What if you have other questions? Please contact Proterra’s customer service department at 864-438-0000 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns about this information. If, after contacting Proterra’s customer service department, you are still not satisfied we have done our best to remedy this condition without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1.888.327.4236 (TTY 1.800.424.9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Campaign ID Number for this recall is 22V-114. Sincerely, Juliano Palma Vice President, Quality Proterra Operating Company, Inc.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Proterra Operating Company, Inc. Submission Date : APR 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-114 Manufacturer Recall No. : SC-22-040 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Proterra Operating Company, Inc. Address : 1815 Rollins Road Burlingame CA 94010 Company phone : 4380000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 724 Estimated percentage with defect : 9 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2015-2022 Proterra 35’ Catalyst E2 (2018 – 2019), 40’ Catalyst E2 (2015 – 2019), 35’ Catalyst RR (2020 – 2021), 40’ Catalyst RR (2019 – 2020 model years), 35’ ZX5 (2020 – 2022), and 40’ ZX5 (2019 – 2022) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined via vehicle inspections and discussions with the supplier of the involved component. The recalled vehicles differ from vehicles not included in the recall population because the recalled vehicles may have an insufficiently secured steering gearbox. Production Dates : AUG 31, 2017 – FEB 18, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Insufficient plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and bus body can cause bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of steering control could result if the steering gear box becomes unsecured while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Proterra has not received any report of any accidents resulting from this defect. There are no reported crashes or injuries. Description of the Cause : An insufficient amount of plexus adhesive applied between the torque plate and bus body during production causes a loss of clamp load on the bolts holding the steering gearbox in place. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle may become difficult to steer if the steering gearbox mounting bolts become loose and the steering gear box moves out of position. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Torque Limiter Plate Component Description : The torque limiter plate is used as a mounting point to attach the steering gear box to the bus body. Component Part Number : 018822 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : TPI Composites, Inc. Address : 8501 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 100 Scottsdale Arizona 82253 Country : United States Chronology : In December 2021, Proterra received a customer report of a steering gearbox failure. Proterra investigated and determined the root cause of this failure was the same as the root cause of two 2020 incidents of loose steering gearbox bolts. The 2020 incidents led Proterra to declare a voluntary safety recall (20V-664) in October 2020 on 169 vehicles. The vehicle in the December 2021 report was not one of the 169 vehicles included in the 20V-664 campaign. In January 2022, Proterra’s Quality Compliance Steering Committee met and determined further investigation of this issue was warranted. On February 21, 2022, the Committee reviewed the investigation findings, including the supplier’s production records related to the amount of plexus adhesive applied to the torque limiter plate. The Committee decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to address this issue. As of February 21, Proterra knows of no crashes, injuries, or fatalities associated with this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Proterra will provide a mechanical fastener that acts as a “locking cap” on the steering gearbox bolts and new steering gearbox bolts capable of receiving the caps as soon as the parts are available. These locking caps and bolts should be installed during the next routine scheduled service for each vehicle. Updated 6,000-mile preventative maintenance guidelines will include work instructions to determine whether there is a gap between the steering gearbox and the bus body due to inadequate application of plexus adhesive. Any vehicle exhibiting such gap will be remedied by removing the torque plate and installing a new torque plate with sufficient plexus adhesive. All vehicles within the recall population are covered by Proterra’s warranty, therefore owners who have had this issue remedied prior to this campaign have not incurred costs for that remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy components are “locking caps” and new bolts capable of accepting the caps. There are no caps on the steering gearbox bolts of any vehicle in the recall population. For the potential additional remedy associated with the 6,000-mile inspection, the remedy component is a new torque limiter plate with sufficient plexus adhesive coverage. The recalled component is a torque limiter plate that lacks sufficient plexus adhesive. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was corrected at the supplier’s production facilities on February 18, 2022 via the supplier’s adherence to work instructions requiring 100% plexus adhesive coverage on the torque limiter plate. Additionally, on that date, Proterra started to conduct on-site visual inspections of the supplier’s installation of the torque limiter plate. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Proterra sells the majority of its vehicles directly to transit agencies or other public entities with their own vehicle maintenance departments, so Proterra does not maintain a dealer network. Accordingly, Proterra will include detailed instructions for the recall remedy as a part of the letters sent to all affected owners. Proterra will send these owner letters by or before April 29, 2022. For any customer without a vehicle maintenance department, Proterra will arrange for the recall remedy to be performed by Proterra’s service department or by a third party. Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Proterra Operating Company, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 09, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-114 Manufacturer Recall No. : TBD Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Proterra Operating Company, Inc. Address : 1815 Rollins Road Burlingame CA 94010 Company phone : 4380000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 425 Estimated percentage with defect : 9 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2017-2022 Proterra 35’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 40’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 35’ Catalyst RR (2020 – 2021), 40’ Catalyst RR (2019 – 2020), 35’ ZX5 (2020 – 2022), and 40’ ZX5 (2019 – 2022) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined via vehicle inspections and discussions with the supplier of the involved component. The recalled vehicles differ from vehicles not included in the recall population because the recalled vehicles may have an insufficiently secured steering gearbox. Production Dates : AUG 31, 2017 – FEB 18, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Insufficient plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and bus body can cause bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of steering control could result if the steering gear box becomes unsecured while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Proterra has not received any report of any accidents resulting from this defect. There are no reported crashes or injuries. Description of the Cause : An insufficient amount of plexus adhesive applied between the torque plate and bus body during production causes a loss of clamp load on the bolts holding the steering gearbox in place. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle may become difficult to steer if the steering gearbox mounting bolts become loose and the steering gear box moves out of position. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Torque Limiter Plate Component Description : The torque limiter plate is used as a mounting point to attach the steering gear box to the bus body. Component Part Number : 018822 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : TPI Composites, Inc. Address : 8501 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 100 Scottsdale Arizona 82253 Country : United States Chronology : In December 2021, Proterra received a customer report of a steering gearbox failure. Proterra investigated and determined the root cause of this failure was the same as the root cause of two 2020 incidents of loose steering gearbox bolts. The 2020 incidents led Proterra to declare a voluntary safety recall (20V-664) in October 2020 on 169 vehicles. The vehicle in the December 2021 report was not one of the 169 vehicles included in the 20V-664 campaign. In January 2022, Proterra’s Quality Compliance Steering Committee met and determined further investigation of this issue was warranted. On February 21, 2022, the Committee reviewed the investigation findings, including the supplier’s production records related to the amount of plexus adhesive applied to the torque limiter plate. The Committee decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to address this issue. As of February 21, Proterra knows of no crashes, injuries, or fatalities associated with this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Proterra will provide a mechanical fastener that acts as a “locking cap” on the steering gearbox bolts and new steering gearbox bolts capable of receiving the caps as soon as the parts are available. These locking caps and bolts should be installed during the next routine scheduled service for each vehicle. Updated 6,000-mile preventative maintenance guidelines will include work instructions to determine whether there is a gap between the steering gearbox and the bus body due to inadequate application of plexus adhesive. Any vehicle exhibiting such gap will be remedied by removing the torque plate and installing a new torque plate with sufficient plexus adhesive. All vehicles within the recall population are covered by Proterra’s warranty, therefore owners who have had this issue remedied prior to this campaign have not incurred costs for that remedy. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy components are “locking caps” and new bolts capable of accepting the caps. There are no caps on the steering gearbox bolts of any vehicle in the recall population. For the potential additional remedy associated with the 6,000-mile inspection, the remedy component is a new torque limiter plate with sufficient plexus adhesive coverage. The recalled component is a torque limiter plate that lacks sufficient plexus adhesive. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was corrected at the supplier’s production facilities on February 18, 2022 via the supplier’s adherence to work instructions requiring 100% plexus adhesive coverage on the torque limiter plate. Additionally, on that date, Proterra started to conduct on-site visual inspections of the supplier’s installation of the torque limiter plate. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Proterra sells the majority of its vehicles directly to transit agencies or other public entities with their own vehicle maintenance departments, so Proterra does not maintain a dealer network. Accordingly, Proterra will include detailed instructions for the recall remedy as a part of the letters sent to all affected owners. Proterra will send these owner letters by or before April 29, 2022. For any customer without a vehicle maintenance department, Proterra will arrange for the recall remedy to be performed by Proterra’s service department or by a third party. Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Proterra Operating Company, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 08, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-114 Manufacturer Recall No. : TBD Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Proterra Operating Company, Inc. Address : 1815 Rollins Road Burlingame CA 94010 Company phone : 4380000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 425 Estimated percentage with defect : 9 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2017-2022 Proterra 35’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 40’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 35’ Catalyst RR (2020 – 2021), 40’ Catalyst RR (2019 – 2020), 35’ ZX5 (2020 – 2022), and 40’ ZX5 (2019 – 2022) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined via vehicle inspections and discussions with the supplier of the involved component. The recalled vehicles differ from vehicles not included in the recall population because the recalled vehicles may have an insufficiently secured steering gearbox. Production Dates : AUG 31, 2017 – FEB 18, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Insufficient plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and bus body can cause bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of steering control could result if the steering gear box becomes unsecured while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Proterra has not received any report of any accidents resulting from this defect. There are no reported crashes or injuries. Description of the Cause : An insufficient amount of plexus adhesive applied between the torque plate and bus body during production causes a loss of clamp load on the bolts holding the steering gearbox in place. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle may become difficult to steer if the steering gearbox mounting bolts become loose and the steering gear box moves out of position. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Torque Limiter Plate Component Description : The torque limiter plate is used as a mounting point to attach the steering gear box to the bus body. Component Part Number : 018822 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : TPI Composites, Inc. Address : 8501 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 100 Scottsdale Arizona 82253 Country : United States Chronology : In December 2021, Proterra received a customer report of a steering gearbox failure. Proterra investigated and determined the root cause of this failure was the same as the root cause of two 2020 incidents of loose steering gearbox bolts. The 2020 incidents led Proterra to declare a voluntary safety recall (20V-664) in October 2020 on 169 vehicles. The vehicle in the December 2021 report was not one of the 169 vehicles included in the 20V-664 campaign. In January 2022, Proterra’s Quality Compliance Steering Committee met and determined further investigation of this issue was warranted. On February 21, 2022, the Committee reviewed the investigation findings, including the supplier’s production records related to the amount of plexus adhesive applied to the torque limiter plate. The Committee decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to address this issue. As of February 21, Proterra knows of no crashes, injuries, or fatalities associated with this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Proterra will provide a mechanical fastener that acts as a “locking cap” on the steering gearbox bolts and new steering gearbox bolts capable of receiving the caps as soon as the parts are available. These locking caps and bolts should be installed during the next routine scheduled service for each vehicle. Updated 6,000-mile preventative maintenance guidelines will include work instructions to determine whether there is a gap between the steering gearbox and the bus body due to inadequate application of plexus adhesive. Any vehicle exhibiting such gap will be remedied by removing the torque plate and installing a new torque plate with sufficient plexus adhesive. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy components are “locking caps” and new bolts capable of accepting the caps. There are no caps on the steering gearbox bolts of any vehicle in the recall population. For the potential additional remedy associated with the 6,000-mile inspection, the remedy component is a new torque limiter plate with sufficient plexus adhesive coverage. The recalled component is a torque limiter plate that lacks sufficient plexus adhesive. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was corrected at the supplier’s production facilities on February 18, 2022 via the supplier’s adherence to work instructions requiring 100% plexus adhesive coverage on the torque limiter plate. Additionally, on that date, Proterra started to conduct on-site visual inspections of the supplier’s installation of the torque limiter plate. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Proterra sells the majority of its vehicles directly to transit agencies or other public entities with their own vehicle maintenance departments, so Proterra does not maintain a dealer network. Accordingly, Proterra will include detailed instructions for the recall remedy as a part of the letters sent to all affected owners. Proterra will send these owner letters by or before April 29, 2022. For any customer without a vehicle maintenance department, Proterra will arrange for the recall remedy to be performed by Proterra’s service department or by a third party. Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Proterra, Inc. Submission Date : FEB 28, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-114 Manufacturer Recall No. : SC-20-154 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Proterra, Inc. Address : 1815 Rollins Road Burlingame CA 94010 Company phone : 4380000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 425 Estimated percentage with defect : 9 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2017-2022 Proterra 35’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 40’ Catalyst E2 (2017 – 2019), 35’ Catalyst RR (2020 – 2021), 40’ Catalyst RR (2019 – 2020), 35’ ZX5 (2020 – 2022), and 40’ ZX5 (2019 – 2022) Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : HYBRID ELECTRIC Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined via vehicle inspections and discussions with the supplier of the involved component. The recalled vehicles differ from vehicles not included in the recall population because the recalled vehicles may have an insufficiently secured steering gearbox. Production Dates : AUG 31, 2017 – FEB 18, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Insufficient plexus adhesive between the torque limiter plate and bus body can cause bolts that secure the steering gearbox to loosen. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Loss of steering control could result if the steering gear box becomes unsecured while the vehicle is in operation, increasing the risk of a crash. Proterra has not received any report of any accidents resulting from this defect. There are no reported crashes or injuries. Description of the Cause : An insufficient amount of plexus adhesive applied between the torque plate and bus body during production causes a loss of clamp load on the bolts holding the steering gearbox in place. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The vehicle may become difficult to steer if the steering gearbox mounting bolts become loose and the steering gear box moves out of position. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Torque Limiter Plate Component Description : The torque limiter plate is used as a mounting point to attach the steering gear box to the bus body. Component Part Number : 018822 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : TPI Composites, Inc. Address : 8501 N. Scottsdale Road Suite 100 Scottsdale Arizona 82253 Country : United States Chronology : In December 2021, Proterra received a customer report of a steering gearbox failure. Proterra investigated and determined the root cause of this failure was the same as the root cause of two 2020 incidents of loose steering gearbox bolts. The 2020 incidents led Proterra to declare a voluntary safety recall (20V-664) in October 2020 on 169 vehicles. The vehicle in the December 2021 report was not one of the 169 vehicles included in the 20V-664 campaign. In January 2022, Proterra’s Quality Compliance Steering Committee met and determined further investigation of this issue was warranted. On February 21, 2022, the Committee reviewed the investigation findings, including the supplier’s production records related to the amount of plexus adhesive applied to the torque limiter plate. The Committee decided to conduct a voluntary safety recall to address this issue. As of February 21, Proterra knows of no crashes, injuries, or fatalities associated with this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-114 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Proterra will provide a mechanical fastener that acts as a “locking cap” on the steering gearbox bolts and new steering gearbox bolts capable of receiving the caps as soon as the parts are available. These locking caps and bolts should be installed during the next routine scheduled service for each vehicle. Updated 6,000-mile preventative maintenance guidelines will include work instructions to determine whether there is a gap between the steering gearbox and the bus body due to inadequate application of plexus adhesive. Any vehicle exhibiting such gap will be remedied by removing the torque plate and installing a new torque plate with sufficient plexus adhesive. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy components are “locking caps” and new bolts capable of accepting the caps. There are no caps on the steering gearbox bolts of any vehicle in the recall population. For the potential additional remedy associated with the 6,000-mile inspection, the remedy component is a new torque limiter plate with sufficient plexus adhesive coverage. The recalled component is a torque limiter plate that lacks sufficient plexus adhesive. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The recall condition was corrected at the supplier’s production facilities on February 18, 2022 via the supplier’s adherence to work instructions requiring 100% plexus adhesive coverage on the torque limiter plate. Additionally, on that date, Proterra started to conduct on-site visual inspections of the supplier’s installation of the torque limiter plate. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Proterra sells the majority of its vehicles directly to transit agencies or other public entities with their own vehicle maintenance departments, so Proterra does not maintain a dealer network. Accordingly, Proterra will include detailed instructions for the recall remedy as a part of the letters sent to all affected owners. Proterra will send these owner letters by or before April 29, 2022. For any customer without a vehicle maintenance department, Proterra will arrange for the recall remedy to be performed by Proterra’s service department or by a third party. Planned Dealer Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 29, 2022 – APR 29, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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