The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V757000·Announced 2021-09-28

Rosenbauer Recalls Fire Trucks Due to Improperly Crimped Lifting Cables

Rosenbauer America is recalling specific 2020-2022 fire trucks because improperly crimped lifting cables may detach, causing the generator set to fall and increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that poses a risk of injury from falling equipment, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2022 Commercial HV 507, 2020-2021 Commander, and 2021 Panther ARFF vehicles equipped with Cummins generator sets. The recall addresses a defect where the lifting cables may be improperly crimped.

An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall. This failure increases the risk of injury to personnel or bystanders.

Owners should contact Rosenbauer's customer service at 1-651-462-1000 or Cummins' customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Cummins will inspect the lifting cable and either replace the cable or install a warning label free of charge. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ROSENBAUER COMMANDER, COMMERCIAL HV507, PANTHER
Brand
ROSENBAUER
Manufacturer
Rosenbauer America
Category
Vehicle — Fire Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
5

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 (3)

  • COMMANDER
  • COMMERCIAL HV507
  • PANTHER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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