The worst 2021 Rosenbauer Avenger problems
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Recalls 4
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Avenger, 2019-2024 Commander, and Warrior fire trucks equipped with an Innovative Controls instrument panel. A software error may cause the odometer to freeze and not display accurate mileage.
- Risk
- An inaccurate odometer reading can unintentionally delay critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2025. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000.
Recall number 25V475000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Rosenbauer America customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000.
Recall number 23V894000 · Recall details
Equipment: mechanical: winch
- What is wrong
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Commercial F-550, 2022 Commercial M2-106, M2-112, Commercial 567, 2021 Commander, and Avenger vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
- Risk
- A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Rosenbauer will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the remote for corrosion, disabling the wireless function, and ordering a new wired remote if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000.
Recall number 23V536000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000.
Recall number 21V334000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Rosenbauer Avenger 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Subject: The power steering cooler may begin to leak on the low-pressure side of the system
- Work instructions for door latch adjustments
- Updated TSB to account for change in labor hours & travel cost to complete Innovative Controls digital...
- If a DEF sensor fails, validate that the Coolant Control Valve is plumbed so that the coolant flows...
- When installing the 3rd wiper for the windshield, Dealers should follow the instructions attached in this...
- The vehicle speed sensor fault code 241 is causing OEM speedometer inaccuracy on some Rosenbauer fire...
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Questions about the 2021 Rosenbauer Avenger
Is the 2021 Rosenbauer Avenger reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Rosenbauer Avenger.
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How many recalls does the 2021 Rosenbauer Avenger have?
4 recalls, covering electrical system, equipment and fuel system, diesel.
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