The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V604000·Announced 2024-08-13

Rosenbauer Recalls 2023-2024 Commander Fire Trucks Due to Brittle Suspension Bolts

Rosenbauer America is recalling 2023-2024 Commander fire trucks because lower control arm retention bolts can become brittle and break, posing an 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 vehicle defect where a component can break and become a projectile, creating a risk of injury. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2023-2024 Commander fire trucks equipped with specific independent front suspension assemblies. The recall addresses a defect where the lower control arm retention bolts can become brittle and break after being tightened.

A broken bolt head can become a projectile, which increases the risk of injury to individuals. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and replace the bolts as necessary at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 16, 2024. 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 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 (1)

  • COMMANDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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