2017 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER Complaints and Recall Information

The 2017 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report recall-related issues involving electrical systems, fuel systems, suspension, and steering components. No specific complaint data is available to detail owner-reported problems.

Eight recalls affect this model, impacting several critical systems including electrical, fuel injection, suspension, steering, and emergency equipment. The recalls address safety risks such as fire hazards, steering control loss, and fuel leaks. Some recalls involve firmware updates or part replacements to mitigate these defects.

• Electrical system defect. Recall 23V894000 affects 543 vehicles. A short circuit or wiring failure may cause firmware to fail to shut off output pins, leading to electrical circuit overload. Overloaded circuits can overheat and pose fire risks. Dealers will update the firmware free of charge.
• Fuel rail leakage. Recall 21V334000 applies to 697 vehicles. Sealing washers may not seat properly, causing fuel rail leaks. Fuel leaks in presence of ignition increase fire risk. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails as needed free of charge.
• Front suspension ball joints. Recall 17V254000 covers 34 vehicles. Ball joints on the front suspension can loosen and separate, causing partial steering loss. Dealers will inspect and secure ball joints free of charge.
• Steering component failure. Recall 20V040000 affects 67 vehicles. Front shocks may separate from mounts, damaging the steering gear housing and causing power steering fluid leaks. Loss of steering assist increases crash risk. Dealers will install corrective hardware free of charge.
• Foam pump system malfunction. Recall 20V108000 concerns 1 vehicle. Foam pumps can overheat and fail, disabling firefighting foam delivery. This jeopardizes fire suppression and vapor mitigation. The affected system will be replaced free of charge.
• Fuel pump drive gear slip. Recall 17V581000 involves 1 vehicle. The fuel pump drive gear may slip, causing sudden engine stall without warning. The affected vehicle has been repaired, and no owner notification is pending.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects should consider reviewing their rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney may help evaluate possible remedies related to serious or persistent problems with this vehicle.