2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER has 0 complaints and 13 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners primarily report issues related to electrical system failures, fuel system leaks, and lighting defects based on recall data. The recalls cover a variety of systems including fuel injection, electrical components, suspension, steering, and exterior lighting.
Thirteen recalls exist affecting different safety and operational systems. The recalls address risks such as fire hazards, visibility problems, and steering failures. Repairs often involve firmware updates, part replacements, or component adjustments free of charge.
Recalls- Electrical system firmware. (NHTSA 23V894000) 543 vehicles recalled due to firmware failing to shut off output pin during short circuits or wiring failures. Overloaded circuits may overheat and cause fire. Dealers will update firmware free of charge.
- Fuel rail leaks. (NHTSA 22V001000) 116 vehicles recalled for cracked fuel tubes between fuel rail and injectors causing high-pressure diesel leaks. Fire risk present if fuel contacts ignition source. Fix involves installing vibration isolators and replacing fuel tubes.
- Fuel rail sealing washer. (NHTSA 21V334000) 697 vehicles recalled for improperly seated washers causing fuel rail assembly leaks. Fire hazards exist if fuel leaks near ignition sources. Dealers will inspect and replace parts as needed.
- Rear lighting brightness. (NHTSA 21V290000) 36 vehicles recalled for rear tail and brake lights being excessively bright. This reduces visibility for other drivers and increases crash risk. Dealers will install filter kits on affected lights.
- Instrument cluster LCD. (NHTSA 20V779000) 72 vehicles recalled where Weldon V-Mux Vista IV LCD display may lock up due to low voltage spikes, delaying emergency vehicle operation. Dealers will repair or replace displays at no cost.
- Front suspension shocks. (NHTSA 20V040000) 67 vehicles recalled for Reyco front shocks that may separate from mounts, risking steering gear damage and loss of power steering assist, increasing crash risk. Recall remedy adds new fasteners and shims.
- Steering system. (NHTSA 20V040000) Same 67 vehicles affected by front shock separation that may cause steering fluid leaks and power steering loss. Repair as above with new hardware installation.
- Smart Foam system. (NHTSA 20V108000) One vehicle recalled for foam pump overheating and failure, which may prevent fire fighting foam injection. This defect raises risk of injury during fire suppression. Dealer will upgrade pump system and add voltage converter.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on the 2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney could help evaluate those rights and options.
2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
7
Total Recalls
1532
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
543 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2020-2022 Avenger, 2017-2024 Commander, 2020-2024 Warrior, 2023 Commercial F-350, F-550, 108SD, and 2024 Commercial 114SD vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
116 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Commander, 2018-2020 Warrior, and 2020-2022 Commercial 114SD vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injector for cylinders 4, 5, and 6 may be susceptible to cracking, resulting in a high-pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
36 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Commercial F-550, 2019 Commercial 7500, 2015 Commercial 7400, 2018 Commercial 7400, 2019 Commercial HV613, 2018-2019 Commander, 2017 Warrior, 2019 Warrior, 2016-2020 Commercial M2 106, 2017 Commercial M2 112, and 2021 Commercial 348 vehicles. The rear lights may be too bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The excessive brightness may reduce the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
697 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Commander, Warrior, Avenger, and 2019 Commercial M2 106 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
1 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling one 2018 Commander emergency vehicle equipped with Smart Foam 6.5-12 systems. The foam pump system can overheat and fail, causing fire fighting foam chemical to be unavailable to fight a fire.
Risk: If the fire fighting foam chemical injection is unavailable, it can impact the fire fighting and/or vapor mitigation efforts, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders and emergency personnel.
2018 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.
2018 ROSENBAUER COMMANDER
72 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Commander, 2020 Warrior, 2020-2021 Commercial, and 2020 Avenger vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Risk: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Complaints
No complaints found.