Recall 22V025000
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Report Date
20220121
Component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2021 Commander and Warrior vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
Safety Consequence
A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2022. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ROSENBAUER | COMMANDER |
| 2020 | ROSENBAUER | AVENGER |
| 2020 | ROSENBAUER | COMMANDER |
| 2020 | ROSENBAUER | WARRIOR |
| 2021 | ROSENBAUER | COMMANDER |
| 2021 | ROSENBAUER | WARRIOR |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.