Recall 21V-290: 2018–2019 Rosenbauer Commander, 2021 Rosenbauer Commercial 348 and 7 more
Rosenbauer America recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Apr 23, 2021, covering about 36 vehicles.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Rosenbauer America |
|---|---|
| Component | Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V290000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosenbauer Commander | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 348 | 2021 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 7400 | 2015, 2018 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 7500 | 2019 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial HV613 | 2019 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-112 | 2017 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Warrior | 2017, 2019 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V-290?
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."
How is recall 21V-290 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.