Rosenbauer is recalling 2014-2019 Commander vehicles with Reyco front suspensions due to risk of steering fluid leak and loss of power steering assist, which may cause a crash. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
A loss of hydraulic steering assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Rosenbauer is recalling certain 2014-2019 Commander emergency response vehicles that have Reyco front suspensions. The front shocks could separate from their mounts, potentially damaging the steering gear and causing a loss of power steering assist, which increases crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225323-rosenbauer-commander-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225323-rosenbauer-commander-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V040000
“Rosenbauer Commander 2018 Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Steering Fluid Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225323-rosenbauer-commander-2018-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall 20V040000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V040000).
The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension. When this happens, the loose shock can contact and damage the steering gear housing, leading to a steering fluid leak and loss of power steering assist.
Owners of 2014-2019 Rosenbauer Commander emergency response vehicles with Reyco front suspensions are affected. Emergency responders using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential loss of steering assist.
Check if your vehicle has a Reyco front suspension installed. The recall covers 2014-2019 Rosenbauer Commander emergency response vehicles.
Owners should contact Rosenbauer or Reyco customer service at 1-877-543-5591 or 1-765-543-5815 to schedule a free repair.
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.
The front shocks may separate from their upper mount on the front suspension, which can damage the steering gear housing and cause a loss of power steering assist.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2014-2019 Rosenbauer Commander emergency response vehicle with Reyco front suspension.
Contact Rosenbauer or Reyco customer service to schedule a free repair that includes installing a new bolt, nut, hardened washer, and shim.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Rosenbauer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V040000 — Rosenbauer Rosenbauer Hello, I own a Rosenbauer that is covered by recall 20V040000 from Rosenbauer. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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