Recalls for your 2013 Rosenbauer Commander

Recalls for 2013 Rosenbauer Commander

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Utility 16 - Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES


Posted on: 2016-03-17
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - SEATS


Posted on: 2016-05-25
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM


Posted on: 2017-04-19
Description
Rosenbauer motors (rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2012-2017 commander vehicles.  The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin may 22, 2017.  Owners may contact rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS


Posted on: 2021-07-26
Description
Rosenbauer america (rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2012-2016 commander and warrior vehicles.  The vehicle weight and tire pressure information may be incorrect on the certification label.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 567, certification.

Consequence
Incorrect tire pressure information can result in underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
The remedy is currently under development.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 8, 2021.  Owners may contact rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.  

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - STEERING:RACK AND PINION


Posted on: 2022-01-24
Description
Rosenbauer america (rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2021 commander and warrior vehicles equipped with meritor 180 series drive pinions.  The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.  

Consequence
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed march 25, 2022.  Owners may contact rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.  

Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.