Rosenbauer America: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Rosenbauer America in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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May 25, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seats may Detach from Base in a Crash/FMVSS 207

Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Commander vehicles manufactured January 2, 2012, to May 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have Battalion air suspension seats that may separate from its base in a frontal collision. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."

NHTSA ID: 16V353000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

If the seat detaches from its base in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Corrective Action:

Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will attach two tethers from the seat to the cab, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 84

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March 17, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Pedal may Stick From Piston Corrosion

Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Commander vehicles manufactured January 1, 2012, to May 1, 2015. The brake pedal piston on the affected vehicles may corrode, causing the brake pedal to stick or be difficult to activate.

NHTSA ID: 16V157000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 392

Consequence Summary:

If the piston corrodes, the brakes may be difficult to activate or the brakes may drag and overheat. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will install a solid spacer plate, pedal base, piston and piston seal, sealing this assembly to prevent contamination, free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2016. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 90.05

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January 21, 2016

(Campaign #: TSB 01-009-15)

Ball Joints may Detach from Front Suspension

Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Commander fire truck cabs and chassis manufactured December 31, 2013, to December 31, 2015, and equipped with certain Independent Front Suspension (IFS) assemblies manufactured by Reyco Granning. The affected assemblies may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.

NHTSA ID: 16V024000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 9

Consequence Summary:

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Rosenbauer has notified the affected owners and has repaired all of the vehicles by reworking the ball joint, free of charge. Notification began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is TSB 01-009-15.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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January 21, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Driveshaft may Disconnect

Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain model year 2015 Commander fire trucks manufactured July 28, 2014, to July 22, 2015, and equipped with drive axles manufactured by Marmon-Herrington. The affected axles may have hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

NHTSA ID: 16V027000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2

Consequence Summary:

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Rosenbauer notified the owners, and dealers will check the hex nut for proper torque, tightening as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 100

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