2018 Rosenbauer Commander Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Commander years
- Not enough data 1st of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 7 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Rosenbauer Commander. That is the most of any Commander model year in the database (14 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%). There are 7 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 7safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Rosenbauer Commander problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Rosenbauer Commander recalls (7)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system
Problem: Rosenbauer America is recalling certain 2020-2022 Avenger, 2017-2024 Commander, 2020-2024 Warrior, 2023 Commercial F-350, F-550, 108SD, and 2024 Commercial 114SD vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Risk: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Rosenbauer America customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Commander, 2018-2020 Warrior, and 2020-2022 Commercial 114SD vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injector for cylinders 4, 5, and 6 may be susceptible to cracking, resulting in a high-pressure fuel leak.
Risk: A high-pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Cummins dealers will install vibration isolators, and replace the fuel tubes as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467.
Fuel system, diesel:fuel injection system:fuel rail
Problem: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2016-2021 Commander, Warrior, Avenger, and 2019 Commercial M2 106 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Exterior lighting:tail lights; exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: 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."
Risk: The excessive brightness may reduce the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Problem: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Commander, 2020 Warrior, 2020-2021 Commercial, and 2020 Avenger vehicles equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. These displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional, due to varying electrical installations.
Risk: If the LCD display becomes locked up or non-functional it can delay emergency efforts, which can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace the IV Standard LCD displays, free of charge. The recall March 3, 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. Rosenbauer's number for this recall is 20E-078.
Equipment
Problem: Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling one 2018 Commander emergency vehicle equipped with Smart Foam 6.5-12 systems. The foam pump system can overheat and fail, causing fire fighting foam chemical to be unavailable to fight a fire.
Risk: If the fire fighting foam chemical injection is unavailable, it can impact the fire fighting and/or vapor mitigation efforts, which increases the risk of injury to bystanders and emergency personnel.
Fix: Rosenbauer will notify the owner, and a dealer will replace the SmartFoam 6.5 12 volt systems with SmartFoam 6.5 24 volt systems and a voltage converter, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Suspension:front; steering
Problem: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Emergency Response Commander vehicles equipped with Reyco front suspensions. The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. The loose shock may contact and damage the steering gear housing, possibly causing a steering fluid leak and a loss of power steering assist.
Risk: A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Rosenbauer will notify owners, and Reyco dealers will install a new bolt, nut, hardened washer, and shim, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2020. Owners may contact Reyco customer service at 1-765-543-5815 or Rosenbauer customer service at 1-877-543-5591.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Brake light stays on some times
Other Rosenbauer Commander years
← 2017 Commander · 2019 Commander →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Commander | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 Commander | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 Commander | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Commander | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 Commander | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 Commander | 0 | 8 |
| 2019 Commander | 0 | 8 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 |
| 2017 Commander | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 Commander | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 Commander | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 Commander | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 Commander | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 Commander | 0 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Rosenbauer Commander?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Rosenbauer Commander?
Yes, 7 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Rosenbauer Commander a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Commander model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.