How many recalls does the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander have?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Rosenbauer will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

How do I tell if my 2013 Rosenbauer Commander is affected by a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander.

Are recall repairs on a 2013 Rosenbauer Commander free?

Usually. Federal law requires Rosenbauer to remedy recalls on the 2013 Commander free of charge at an authorized Rosenbauer dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Does a recall on the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander affect resale value?

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2013 Rosenbauer Commander, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2013 Rosenbauer Commander Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2013 Rosenbauer Commander has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Rosenbauer dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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STEERING:RACK AND PINION

NHTSA #22V025000

Reported January 21, 2022 · Rosenbauer America

Potentially affected: 127 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

NHTSA #21V562000

Reported July 23, 2021 · Rosenbauer America

Potentially affected: 360 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

Incorrect tire pressure information can result in underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

NHTSA #17V254000

Reported April 17, 2017 · Rosenbauer Motors

Potentially affected: 34 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

SEATS

NHTSA #16V353000

Reported May 25, 2016 · Rosenbauer Motors

Potentially affected: 25 vehicles

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

If the seat detaches from its base in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

NHTSA #16V157000

Reported March 17, 2016 · Rosenbauer Motors

Potentially affected: 392 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Rosenbauer Commander model years

Check your 2013 Rosenbauer Commander VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Rosenbauer Commander at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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