2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER has 0 complaints and 10 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to steering control, brake pedal function, and suspension components based on recall data.
Ten recalls address various defects affecting steering, suspension, braking, and labeling systems. The recalls involve repairs to suspension ball joints, brake components, labels, shocks, axles, and seat attachments.
Recalls- Suspension ball joints and steering. Recall 16V024000 affects 9 vehicles with loose upper and lower ball joints in the front suspension that could separate, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Repairs involve reworking the ball joints at no cost. Notification began September 2, 2015.
- Brake pedal corrosion. Recall 16V157000 covers 392 vehicles where the brake pedal piston may corrode, causing sticking or difficulty activating the brakes. This could lead to brake dragging or overheating, increasing crash risk. Dealers install new spacer plates, pedals, pistons, and seals. Recall began May 1, 2016.
- Certification label errors. Recall 21V562000 includes 360 vehicles with incorrect vehicle weight and tire pressure information on certification labels, violating federal standards. Corrected labels and warnings are provided free of charge. Owner notification letters were sent October 5, 2022.
- Front suspension shocks separation. Recall 20V040000 involves 67 units where front shocks may detach from mounts, potentially damaging steering gear housing, causing fluid leaks and loss of power steering assist. Dealers install new bolts, nuts, washers, and shims at no cost. Recall started February 6, 2020.
- Drive axle nut torque. Recall 16V027000 affects 2 vehicles with drive axles that may have improperly tightened hex nuts, risking driveshaft disconnection and loss of propulsion. Owners notified and nuts checked and tightened as needed. Recall began February 4, 2016.
- Seat attachment failure. Recall 16V353000 concerns 25 vehicles with Battalion air suspension seats that may detach from their base in frontal crashes, increasing occupant injury risk. Dealers add two tethers to secure seats at no charge. Recall started July 11, 2016.
- Front suspension ball joints loosening. Recall 17V254000 applies to 34 vehicles with ball joints in independent front suspension that can loosen and separate, causing partial steering loss and crash risk. Dealers inspect, clean, and secure joints free of charge. Recall initiated May 12, 2017.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues with the 2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on potential remedies.
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER Summary
2015
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
889
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
360 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
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."
Risk: Incorrect tire pressure information can result in underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
67 vehicles affected
STEERING
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Emergency Response Commander vehicles equipped with Reyco front suspensions. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
34 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
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.
Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
392 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
Risk: 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.
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
9 vehicles affected
STEERING
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.
Risk: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
25 vehicles affected
SEATS
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."
Risk: If the seat detaches from its base in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.
2015 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
2 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: 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.
Complaints
No complaints found.