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- STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Problem
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2021 Commander and Warrior vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions. The rear axle drive pinion may fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured drive pinion may contact the brake drop hose, and unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection, or without the brake lights activating, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2022. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles equipped with Meritor 180 series drive pinions may have a rear axle drive pinion that can fracture. A fractured pinion may contact the brake drop hose, which could unintentionally engage the parking brake without detection and without the brake lights activating.
This increases the risk of a crash, since the parking brake may be applied while the vehicle is in motion without the driver being warned. Owners should contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 and check their VIN for open recalls.
Meritor will inspect and replace the drive pinion, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 27, 2022.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Rosenbauer Avenger | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Rosenbauer Commander | 201320202021 |
| Rosenbauer Warrior | 20202021 |