NHTSA Recall 21V290000: Tail lights (exterior lighting) and brake lights (exterior lighting)
Rosenbauer America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 36 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Rosenbauer Commander.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V290000 |
|---|---|
| Components | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | April 23, 2021 |
| Owner notification | June 14, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The excessive brightness may reduce the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V290000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Rosenbauer Commander | 2018, 2019 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 348 | 2021 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 7400 | 2015, 2018 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 7500 | 2019 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial HV613 | 2019 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-112 | 2017 |
| Rosenbauer Warrior | 2017, 2019 |
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.