2015 Rosenbauer Commander Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V353000
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer Motors
Manufactured Begin Date: January 2nd, 2012
Manufactured End Date: May 16th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: July 11th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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 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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V157000
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer Motors
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2012
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: May 1st, 2016

Defect Summary:
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 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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V027000
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer Motors
Manufactured Begin Date: July 28th, 2014
Manufactured End Date: July 22nd, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: February 4th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

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 Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V024000
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer Motors
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TSB 01-009-15
Manufactured Begin Date: December 31st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V024000
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer Motors
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TSB 01-009-15
Manufactured Begin Date: December 31st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V024000
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer Motors
Manufacturer Campaign Number: TSB 01-009-15
Manufactured Begin Date: December 31st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: December 31st, 2015
Date of Owner Notification: September 2nd, 2015

Defect Summary:
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.

Consequence Summary:
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.