Recall 17V581 covers 1 2017 Rosenbauer Commander emergency vehicle for a fuel pump gear that can slip and stall the engine. Rosenbauer repaired it.
Rosenbauer is recalling 1 2017 Commander emergency vehicle because the Cummins X15 diesel engine fuel pump drive gear can slip on its shaft and stop fuel pump function. A failed pump will stall the engine without warning and prevent restart, increasing crash risk; the Rosenbauer dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2017 Rosenbauer Commander uses a Cummins X15 diesel engine with a fuel pump driven by a gear on a shaft. That gear turns the pump so diesel fuel keeps moving to the engine at the pressure the engine needs to run. When the gear and shaft stay locked together, fuel delivery stays steady.
On the recalled Commander, the fuel pump drive gear was not assembled correctly onto the drive shaft. The gear can slip instead of turning the shaft as designed. Once that happens, the pump stops doing its job and the engine loses fuel pump function.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or service crew should treat a sudden engine shutdown, rough running, or a no-start condition as a reason to stop using the vehicle and contact a Rosenbauer dealer.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Rosenbauer Commander | fuel system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Fuel pump failure can cause a sudden engine stall with no warning, and the engine will not restart after it stalls. That loss of power raises crash risk, especially in traffic. If the engine stalls, move out of traffic if you can and contact Rosenbauer. Repair will be free at any franchised Rosenbauer dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Rosenbauer Commander is included in this recall.
- Contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 to confirm the completed repair record for recall number 17V581.
- Ask whether the fuel-pump drive-gear repair has been completed, since failure can cause a sudden engine stall with no warning.
- Keep the repair confirmation with the vehicle records for the service desk.
What happens at the repair
At Rosenbauer service, a Rosenbauer technician addressed the Cummins X15 fuel pump drive gear issue that led to loss of fuel pump function. Rosenbauer has already notified the owner and repaired the 2017 Commander, so no owner notification letter is being issued for campaign 17V581. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. For service documentation, contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Timeline
| July 11, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| September 20, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V581?
Recall 17V581 covers 1 2017 Rosenbauer Commander emergency vehicle with a Cummins X15 diesel engine. The fuel-pump drive gear can slip on its shaft, causing loss of fuel pump function. A failed pump can stall the engine without warning and prevent restart.
What should I do if my 2017 Rosenbauer Commander is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 17V581. Rosenbauer notified the owner and repaired the affected vehicle, so no owner letter was issued. If your service history does not show the repair, call Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform safety recall repairs at no cost. Rosenbauer's filing says the affected vehicle was repaired, and owners with questions can contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before failure. The official consequence says fuel pump failure can cause a sudden engine stall with no warning and no ability to restart. If the vehicle has not been repaired, contact Rosenbauer before putting it back in emergency service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V581000 |
|---|---|
| Rosenbauer customer service | 1-651-462-1000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V581 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V581000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →