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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Problem
- Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Commercial F-550, 2022 Commercial M2-106, M2-112, Commercial 567, 2021 Commander, and Avenger vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
- Risk
- A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Rosenbauer will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the remote for corrosion, disabling the wireless function, and ordering a new wired remote if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. 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 Rosenbauer fire and emergency vehicles equipped with Warn Industries VR EVO winches use a wireless handheld remote. Water can enter the remote and corrode its circuit board, which can cause the winch to operate unintentionally.
An unexpectedly operating winch increases the risk of injury. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 for instructions. The remedy is free: Rosenbauer will provide instructions for inspecting the remote for corrosion, disabling the wireless function, and ordering a new wired remote if necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Rosenbauer Avenger | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Rosenbauer Commander | 2021 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial 567 | 2022 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | 202020212022 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | 2022 |
| Rosenbauer Commercial M2-112 | 2022 |