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Rosenbauer Commander Recall 17V581: Fuel pump gear can slip, causing sudden engine stall

NHTSA campaign 17V581, reported September 20, 2017, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers one 2017 emergency vehicle with a Cummins X15 diesel engine. The fuel pump's drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, which can cause the fuel pump to stop working.

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall suddenly with no warning and cannot be restarted, which raises the risk of a crash.

According to the notice, the owner has already been notified and the vehicle has been repaired, so no owner notification letter will be sent for this campaign. If you have questions, you can contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V581Rosenbauer Motors
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Problem
Rosenbauer Motors (Rosenbauer) is recalling one model year 2017 Commander emergency vehicle equipped with a Cummins X15 diesel engine. This engine has a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
Risk
Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Rosenbauer has notified the owner and the vehicle has been repaired, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. 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.

Affected vehicles

Rosenbauer Commander2017