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2020 Rosenbauer Avenger

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Jul 21, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2020 Rosenbauer Avenger. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
25V475000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Jul 21, 2025
788 units potentially affected
The 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.
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 remedy: 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.
Rosenbauer AmericaView on NHTSA.gov
23V894000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dec 22, 2023
543 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy: 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.
Rosenbauer AmericaView on NHTSA.gov
22V025000

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Jan 21, 2022
127 units potentially affected
The defect: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2021 Commander and Warrior vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
The risk: A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2022. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Rosenbauer AmericaView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

TSC26001

STEERING

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 in a slow seepage. Applies To: Certain 2019-2026 Rosenbauer trucks have been flagged as possible candidates. Rosenbauer will be supplying a list to service partners and notifying customers. Assistance Needed: Dealers to follow the Technical Service Campaign instructions and inspect the listed candidates for faulty power steering coolers. If known leaks are present, submit a CRM ticket with an image of the leaking cooler fittings. Resolution: If this problem is found, a replacement Setrab cooler with higher quality standards and machining will be supplied at no cost to customers. This correction does not change the connected hoses and does not require a full power steering drain.

WI26001

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

3050819

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

TSB25001

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

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.

WI23006

VISIBILITY; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

When installing the 3rd wiper for the windshield, Dealers should follow the instructions attached in this email.

TSB-022521

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Rosenbauer America is communicating our heat pan clearance requirements to prevent overheating.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Rosenbauer Avenger by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2022020—
2021040—
2020Viewing050—
2019020—
2018010—
2017010—
2016010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.