No complaints are listed for the 2013 Rosenbauer Commander. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ROSENBAUER COMMANDER.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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5 recalls.
Date: 2022-01-21. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2021-07-23. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2017-04-17. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-05-25. Systems: SEATS.
Defect: 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."
Consequence: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2016-03-17. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
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| VISIBILITY | 2 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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11033676
Date: 2026-06-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Work instructions for door latch adjustments. Includes installation and removal of shims to ensure secure closure and compression of gaskets and seals. Adjustment for depth, verticality, and side to side movement of the assembly.
10242578
Date: 2023-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, VISIBILITY.
The attached work instruction can be used by Dealers when retrofitting the mid-cab windows.
10201549
Date: 2021-09-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EQUIPMENT, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
Charged Air Cooler (CAC) cold air intake pipe clearances on driver's side. We are providing inspection and repair instructions to our dealers.
10199428
Date: 2021-07-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
The large hex retainer nut on each wiper pivot may become loose and could cause damage or misalignment of the wiper system. TSB will show how to install threadlocker to prevent this from happening.
10187931
Date: 2021-02-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Rosenbauer America is communicating our heat pan clearance requirements to prevent overheating.