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2012 Rosenbauer Commander

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 23, 2021
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 2012 Rosenbauer Commander. 4 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 5 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

4 campaigns cover this model year

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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
21V562000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jul 23, 2021
360 units potentially affected
The 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."
The risk: Incorrect tire pressure information can result in underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Rosenbauer AmericaView on NHTSA.gov
17V254000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Apr 17, 2017
34 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: 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.
Rosenbauer MotorsView on NHTSA.gov
16V353000

SEATS

May 25, 2016
25 units potentially affected
The 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."
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 remedy: 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.
Rosenbauer MotorsView 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.

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.

WI22013

EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY

The attached work instruction can be used by Dealers when retrofitting the mid-cab windows.

TSB-092421

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Charged Air Cooler (CAC) cold air intake pipe clearances on driver's side. We are providing inspection and repair instructions to our dealers.

TSB-072321

VISIBILITY

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.

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 Commander by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2025010—
2024040—
2023030—
2022030—
2021080—
2020080—
2019080—
2018170—
2017060—
2016060—
2015070—
2014060—
2013050—
2012Viewing040—

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.