Front: control armRecall 17V-254 · 2012–2017 Rosenbauer Commander

Rosenbauer Motors recall 17V-254 covers 34 2012–2017 Rosenbauer Commander for a front: control arm problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.

88%
Vehicles repaired30 of 34 · 2018 Q3
Vehicles affected341 model
ReportedApr 17, 2017Owners notified May 12, 2017
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 17V254000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

88%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2017 Q22018 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from November 14, 2012 to February 17, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.