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NHTSARecalled Jan 21, 2016 · #16V024000

Ball Joints may Detach from Front Suspension

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Ball Joints may Detach from Front Suspension
  • 2014-2015 Commander fire
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Rosenbauer America
Model numbers
2015 Commander
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice