Recall 23V-536: 2021 Rosenbauer Avenger, 2021 Rosenbauer Commander and 4 more
Rosenbauer America recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 31, 2023, covering about 13 vehicles.
The problem
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Commercial F-550, 2022 Commercial M2-106, M2-112, Commercial 567, 2021 Commander, and Avenger vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
The risk
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
The fix
Rosenbauer will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the remote for corrosion, disabling the wireless function, and ordering a new wired remote if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Rosenbauer America |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Mechanical › Winch Electrical System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V536000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Rosenbauer Avenger | 2021 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commander | 2021 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 567 | 2022 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | 2020, 2021, 2022 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | 2022 | All years |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-112 | 2022 | 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 23V-536?
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Commercial F-550, 2022 Commercial M2-106, M2-112, Commercial 567, 2021 Commander, and Avenger vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
How is recall 23V-536 fixed?
Rosenbauer will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the remote for corrosion, disabling the wireless function, and ordering a new wired remote if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. 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.