The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V581000·Announced 2017-09-20

Rosenbauer Commander Recall: Diesel Fuel Pump Gear May Slip

Rosenbauer is recalling one 2017 Commander emergency vehicle because a fuel pump gear may slip, causing sudden engine stall and 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 (fuel pump failure) that results in a sudden engine stall and increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer Motors is recalling one model year 2017 Commander emergency vehicle equipped with a Cummins X15 diesel engine. The recall addresses a defect in the fuel pump where the drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.

This defect can cause a sudden engine stall with no warning and no ability to restart the engine, which increases the risk of a crash. The vehicle has already been repaired, and Rosenbauer has notified the owner. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign.

Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
Brand
ROSENBAUER
Manufacturer
Rosenbauer Motors
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1

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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