The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V024000·Announced 2016-01-21

Rosenbauer Commander Fire Trucks Recalled for Steering Control Loss Risk

Rosenbauer is recalling 2014-2015 Commander fire trucks because loose ball joints in certain front suspension assemblies could separate, causing a loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (loose ball joints) that could cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer Motors is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Commander fire truck cabs and chassis manufactured between December 31, 2013, and December 31, 2015. The recall affects vehicles equipped with certain Independent Front Suspension (IFS) assemblies manufactured by Reyco Granning.

The affected assemblies may have loose ball joints which could separate, causing a loss of steering control. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Rosenbauer has notified the affected owners and has repaired all of the vehicles by reworking the ball joint, free of charge. Notification began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
Brand
ROSENBAUER
Manufacturer
Rosenbauer Motors
Category
Vehicle — Fire Truck
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • COMMANDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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