- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2019 Rosenbauer Commander Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2019 Rosenbauer Commander have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 8 recalls, the latest in July 2025 for the instrument cluster / panel.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Commander year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2019 Rosenbauer Commander recalls 8
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 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.
- The risk
- Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Commander, 2018-2020 Warrior, and 2020-2022 Commercial 114SD vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injector for cylinders 4, 5, and 6 may be susceptible to cracking, resulting in a high-pressure fuel leak.
- The risk
- A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Cummins dealers will install vibration isolators, and replace the fuel tubes as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The 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.
- The problem
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Commercial F-550, 2019 Commercial 7500, 2015 Commercial 7400, 2018 Commercial 7400, 2019 Commercial HV613, 2018-2019 Commander, 2017 Warrior, 2019 Warrior, 2016-2020 Commercial M2 106, 2017 Commercial M2 112, and 2021 Commercial 348 vehicles. The rear lights may be too bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- The excessive brightness may reduce the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
- The problem
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Commander, 2020 Warrior, 2020-2021 Commercial, and 2020 Avenger vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
- The risk
- If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. The recall March 3, 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 20E-078.
- The problem
- Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling one 2018 Commander emergency vehicle equipped with Smart Foam 6.5-12 systems. The foam pump system can overheat and fail, causing fire fighting foam chemical to be unavailable to fight a fire.
- The risk
- If the fire fighting foam chemical injection is unavailable, it can impact the fire fighting and/or vapor mitigation efforts, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders and emergency personnel.
- The fix
- Rosenbauer will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the SmartFoam 6.5 12 volt systems with SmartFoam 6.5 24 volt systems and a voltage converter, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
- 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.
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Rosenbauer Commander: every year compared
All Commander years2019 Rosenbauer Commander vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commander | 0 | 8 | D | |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2019 Rosenbauer Commander
Does the 2019 Rosenbauer Commander have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2019 Rosenbauer Commander: instrument cluster / panel (July 2025); electrical system (December 2023); fuel rail (January 2022); fuel rail (May 2021) 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 2019 Rosenbauer Commander had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2019 Rosenbauer Commander a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 38 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than 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 2019 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