2020 Rosenbauer Avenger, 2013–2021 Rosenbauer Commander, 2020–2021 Rosenbauer Warrior Recall: Rear axle drive pinion may fracture
NHTSA campaign 22V025000 · Steering · filed Jan 21, 2022 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Rosenbauer | Avenger | 2020 |
| Rosenbauer | Commander | 2013, 2020, 2021 |
| Rosenbauer | Warrior | 2020, 2021 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 22V025000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.