The worst 2020 Rosenbauer Commander problems
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Recalls 8
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
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2021 Commander and Warrior vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2022. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000.
Recall number 22V025000 · Recall details
Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel rail
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Cummins dealers will install vibration isolators, and replace the fuel tubes as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467.
Recall number 22V001000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2022 Commercial HV 507, 2020-2021 Commander, and 2021 Panther ARFF vehicles equipped with Cummins generator sets. The lifting cables may be improperly crimped.
- Risk
- An improperly crimped cable may come out of place during a lifting operation, possibly causing the generator set to fall, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Cummins will inspect the lifting cable, and either replace the cable or install a warning label, free of charge. Vehicles were repaired in October 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer's customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000 or Cummins' customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467.
Recall number 21V757000 · 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
Steering: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2020 Commander vehicles. The steering gear mounting bolts may become loose and back out, resulting in difficulty steering.
- Risk
- Difficulty steering, or the inability to steer in both directions, can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting bolts and washers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 21E012.
Recall number 21V129000 · Recall details
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. The recall March 3, 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1‑651‑462‑1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 20E-078.
Recall number 20V779000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Rosenbauer Commander 13
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...
- Rosenbauer Dealers should perform the attached maintenance during pre-delivery inspections for any...
- The attached work instruction can be used by Dealers when retrofitting the mid-cab windows.
- When installing the 3rd wiper for the windshield, Dealers should follow the instructions attached in this...
- Charged Air Cooler (CAC) cold air intake pipe clearances on driver's side
- The large hex retainer nut on each wiper pivot may become loose and could cause damage or misalignment of...
- We are requesting customers and dealers to test the frit on the glued in side windows and if it is bad,...
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8 recalls, covering electrical system, steering and fuel system, diesel.
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