2021 Rosenbauer Avenger problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (4)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2025-07-21 · campaign 25V475000 · 788 vehicles
Defect: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Avenger, 2019-2024 Commander, and Warrior fire trucks equipped with an Innovative Controls instrument panel. A software error may cause the odometer to freeze and not display accurate mileage.
Risk: An inaccurate odometer reading can unintentionally delay critical safety-related maintenance, potentially impairing the safe operation of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 10, 2025. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Electrical System 2023-12-22 · campaign 23V894000 · 543 vehicles
Defect: Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2020-2022 Avenger, 2017-2024 Commander, 2020-2024 Warrior, 2023 Commercial F-350, F-550, 108SD, and 2024 Commercial 114SD vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Rosenbauer America customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Equipment:mechanical:winch 2023-07-31 · campaign 23V536000 · 13 vehicles
Defect: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Commercial F-550, 2022 Commercial M2-106, M2-112, Commercial 567, 2021 Commander, and Avenger vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
Risk: A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Rosenbauer will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the remote for corrosion, disabling the wireless function, and ordering a new wired remote if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Fuel System, Diesel:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail 2021-05-11 · campaign 21V334000 · 697 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (6)
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.
Steering 2026-07-15 · TSC26001 · Service Campaign
subject: the power steering cooler may begin to leak on the low-pressure side of the system. this fault will need to be inspected and corrected if any seepage is present problem: power steering cooler fittings have an inconsistent machined edge; this edge prevents the o-ring from sealing resulting i
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.
Electrical System 2025-12-12 · 3050819 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
updated tsb to account for change in labor hours & travel cost to complete innovative controls digital gauge cluster software update. this update is being completed to improve firmware which allows for better communication with onboard systems.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2025-01-18 · TSB25001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
if a def sensor fails, validate that the coolant control valve is plumbed so that the coolant flows towards the def tank. if it is plumbed incorrectly, replace the coolant control valve along with def assy. follow the attached instructions for inspection.
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer 2023-08-11 · WI23006 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when installing the 3rd wiper for the windshield, dealers should follow the instructions attached in this email.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2023-07-14 · TSB-230001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the vehicle speed sensor fault code 241 is causing oem speedometer inaccuracy on some rosenbauer fire trucks with cummins l9 engines per cummins tsb230127.
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.