How many recalls does the 2016 Rosenbauer Commander have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Rosenbauer Commander.

Are recall repairs on a 2016 Rosenbauer Commander free?

Usually. Federal law requires Rosenbauer to remedy recalls on the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Rosenbauer Commander?

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2016 Rosenbauer Commander.

NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Rosenbauer Commander Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Rosenbauer Commander has 6 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 2016 Rosenbauer Commander. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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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.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL

NHTSA #21V334000

Reported May 11, 2021 · Rosenbauer America

Potentially affected: 697 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

EQUIPMENT

NHTSA #20V108000

Reported February 25, 2020 · Rosenbauer America

Potentially affected: 1 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

Rosenbauer will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the SmartFoam 6.5 12 volt systems with SmartFoam 6.5 24 volt systems and a voltage converter, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. 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.

SUSPENSION:FRONT

NHTSA #20V040000

Reported January 23, 2020 · Rosenbauer America

Potentially affected: 67 vehicles

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Rosenbauer will notify owners, and Reyco dealers will install a new bolt, nut, hardened washer, and shim, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2020. Owners may contact Reyco customer service at 1-765-543-5815 or Rosenbauer customer service at 1-877-543-5591.

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.

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.

Other Rosenbauer Commander model years

Check your 2016 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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