Rosenbauer recalls 2019 F-550 commercial vehicles with overly bright rear lights that may cause crashes. Owners can get a free filter kit from dealers.
The excessive brightness may reduce the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Rosenbauer is recalling certain 2019 F-550 commercial vehicles because their rear lights are too bright, which could reduce other drivers' vision and increase crash risk. Affected owners should get a free filter kit from dealers to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224337-rosenbauer-f-550-2019-excessive-rear-light-brightness-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224337-rosenbauer-f-550-2019-excessive-rear-light-brightness-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V290000
“Rosenbauer F-550 2019: Excessive Rear Light Brightness Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224337-rosenbauer-f-550-2019-excessive-rear-light-brightness-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V290000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V290000).
The rear lights are brighter than required, which can temporarily blind other drivers and increase the chance of a collision. This happens because the lights don't meet federal safety standards for visibility.
Commercial vehicle owners using Rosenbauer F-550 models from 2016-2020, and other specified commercial vehicles. Drivers most at risk are those operating in areas with heavy traffic where visibility is critical.
Check if your vehicle is a Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 model from 2016-2020, or other listed commercial models like the 2019 Commercial 7500. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2015 and 2021.
Dealers will provide a free filter kit to install in the rear lights to reduce brightness.
Call Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 to confirm your vehicle is affected and get instructions.
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.
The rear lights are too bright, which can reduce other drivers' vision and increase crash risk. This violates federal safety standards.
Check if your vehicle is a Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 model from 2016-2020 or other listed commercial models like the 2019 Commercial 7500. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2015 and 2021.
Dealers will provide a free filter kit to install in the rear lights. You can also contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 for help.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rosenbauer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V290000 — Rosenbauer Rosenbauer Hello, I own a Rosenbauer that is covered by recall 21V290000 from Rosenbauer. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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