Rosenbauer Commander (2012-2017): Suspension
Recall 17V254000 · Apr 17, 2017 · Rosenbauer Motors
34
vehicles affected
34
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V254000
- Date
- Apr 17, 2017
- Maker
- Rosenbauer Motors
- Units affected
- 34
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Control arm
- Model years
- 2012-2017
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2012-2017 Commander vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
What can happen
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Rosenbauer | Commander | 2012-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V254000?
1 model: Rosenbauer Commander (2012-2017), about 34 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V254000?
Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, clean and secure the ball joint free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2017. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
What can happen?
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.