NHTSA Recall 23V536000: Winch (equipment) and electrical system
Rosenbauer America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 13 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Rosenbauer Avenger.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V536000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | Warn Recall 22E101 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | July 31, 2023 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V536000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Rosenbauer Avenger | 2021 |
| Rosenbauer Commander | 2021 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 567 | 2022 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | 2022 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-112 | 2022 |
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.