2012 Rosenbauer Commander Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

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Equipment: other: labelsReported July 23, 2021 · 360 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Rosenbauer will provide instructions on how to apply the corrected certificate label, incomplete vehicle document, mounting plate, and sun visor warning label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 5, 2022. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000.

Recall number 21V562000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: control armReported April 17, 2017 · 34 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000.

Recall number 17V254000 · Recall details

SeatsReported May 25, 2016 · 25 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 16V353000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesReported March 17, 2016 · 392 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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 number 16V157000 · Recall details

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Is the 2012 Rosenbauer Commander reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2012 Rosenbauer Commander.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Rosenbauer Commander?

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How many recalls does the 2012 Rosenbauer Commander have?

4 recalls, covering equipment, suspension and seats.

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