ROSENBAUER COMMANDER 2012: SEATS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V353000

Make Model Year
ROSENBAUER COMMANDER 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-11 2016-05-25 2016-05-25

Production Dates: 2012-01-02 - 2016-05-16

Manufacturers Involved: Rosenbauer America

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 25

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 207

Summary

Rosenbauer Motors "Rosenbauer" is recalling certain 2012-2016 Commander vehicles manufactured January 2, 2012, to May 16, 2016. The affected vehicles have Battalion air suspension seats that may separate from its base in a frontal collision. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

If the seat detaches from its base in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will attach two tethers from the seat to the cab, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.