NHTSA Recall 16V024000: Suspension: lower ball joint and 2 other components
Rosenbauer Motors reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 2014–2015 Rosenbauer Commander.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V024000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | TSB 01-009-15 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT; STEERING |
| Report received | January 21, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V024000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.