- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Incorrect tire pressure information can result in underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Rosenbauer Commander Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2014 Rosenbauer Commander have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in July 2021 for the labels.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Commander year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2014 Rosenbauer Commander recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- If the seat detaches from its base in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.
- The 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Commander fire truck cabs and chassis manufactured December 31, 2013, to December 31, 2015, and equipped with certain Independent Front Suspension (IFS) assemblies manufactured by Reyco Granning. The affected assemblies may have loose ball joints which could separate causing a loss of steering control.
- The risk
- A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Rosenbauer has notified the affected owners and has repaired all of the vehicles by reworking the ball joint, free of charge. Notification began on September 2, 2015. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is TSB 01-009-15.
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Does the 2014 Rosenbauer Commander have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2014 Rosenbauer Commander: labels (July 2021); front (January 2020); control arm (April 2017); seats (May 2016) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2014 Rosenbauer Commander had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2014 Rosenbauer Commander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 57 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Rosenbauer Commander year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2014 Rosenbauer Commander has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data