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SevereNHTSA·21V129000·Announced 2021-02-26

Rosenbauer Recalls 2020 Commander Vehicles for Steering Gear Mounting Bolt Defect

Rosenbauer America is recalling 2020 Commander vehicles because steering gear mounting bolts may loosen, causing difficulty steering and 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 in the steering system that can lead to loss of control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2020 Commander vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out. This condition can result in difficulty steering or the inability to steer in both directions, which increases the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by Rosenbauer. Dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in March 2021.

Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 for more information. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 21E012. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
Brand
ROSENBAUER
Manufacturer
Rosenbauer America
Category
Vehicle — Fire Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
8

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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