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SevereNHTSA·16V027000·Announced 2016-01-21

Rosenbauer Recalls 2015 Commander Fire Trucks Due to Axle Nut Issue

Rosenbauer is recalling 2015 Commander fire trucks because improperly tightened axle nuts could cause the driveshaft to disconnect, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft disconnection) that results in loss of propulsion and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer Motors is recalling certain model year 2015 Commander fire trucks manufactured between July 28, 2014, and July 22, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The recall addresses a defect where hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle. This failure results in a loss of propulsion and increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Rosenbauer notified owners, and dealers will check the hex nut for proper torque and tighten it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. 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 Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
2

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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