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SevereNHTSA·16V157000·Announced 2016-03-17

Rosenbauer Commander Recall for Brake Pedal Piston Corrosion

Rosenbauer is recalling 2012-2015 Commander vehicles because brake pedal pistons may corrode, making brakes difficult to activate or causing them to drag.

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 in the braking system that can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer Motors is recalling certain 2012-2015 Commander vehicles manufactured between January 1, 2012, and May 1, 2015. The recall involves 392 vehicles where the brake pedal piston may corrode. This corrosion can cause the brake pedal to stick or become difficult to activate.

If the piston corrodes, the brakes may be difficult to activate or may drag and overheat. The source states that either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the provided text.

Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will install a solid spacer plate, pedal base, piston, and piston seal to seal the assembly and prevent contamination. This repair is free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 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 Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
392

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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