2012 Rosenbauer Commander problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment:other:labels 2021-07-23 · campaign 21V562000 · 360 vehicles
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."
Risk: Incorrect tire pressure information can result in underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Suspension:front:control Arm 2017-04-17 · campaign 17V254000 · 34 vehicles
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.
Risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Seats 2016-05-25 · campaign 16V353000 · 25 vehicles
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."
Risk: If the seat detaches from its base in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages 2016-03-17 · campaign 16V157000 · 392 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-06-11 · WI26001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Visibility 2023-09-21 · WI22013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the attached work instruction can be used by dealers when retrofitting the mid-cab windows.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2021-09-24 · TSB-092421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charged air cooler (cac) cold air intake pipe clearances on driver's side. we are providing inspection and repair instructions to our dealers.
Visibility 2021-07-23 · TSB-072321 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-02-26 · TSB-022521 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rosenbauer america is communicating our heat pan clearance requirements to prevent overheating.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.