Recall 21V290 covers 36 2015-2021 Rosenbauer vehicles for overly bright rear lights. Repair is free at any franchised Rosenbauer dealer.
Rosenbauer is recalling 36 2015-2021 vehicles, including Commander and Commercial F-550 models, because rear lights are too bright for federal lighting rules. The excess brightness can reduce other drivers' vision and increase crash risk; Rosenbauer dealers will correct the lighting free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The affected part is the 7 x 9 all-in-one LED rear lamp on 2015-2021 Rosenbauer Commander, Commercial 7400, Commercial M2-106, Commercial HV613, Commercial F-550, Warrior, Commercial 7500, Commercial M2-112, and Commercial 348 trucks. This lamp handles stop, tail, turn, and reverse lighting from the rear of the vehicle. Its normal job is to show the truck's position and intended movement at a brightness that other drivers can read without glare.
On the recalled trucks, the rear lamps are too bright and do not meet the federal lighting standard for lamps and reflective equipment. Rosenbauer traced the issue to Code 3 combination LED lamps used as original and replacement equipment for emergency vehicles. The listed remedy is a filter kit or replacement lights, which brings the lamps back within the permitted brightness range.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not expected to see a dashboard light or feel a change in how the truck drives.
Who's affected?
Spans 9 Rosenbauer fire-truck models across 2015-2021, all using the same 7x9 stop-tail-turn-reverse LED lamp.
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commander | Tail lights |
|---|---|
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commander | Brake lights |
| 2015 Rosenbauer Commercial 7400 | Tail lights |
| 2015 Rosenbauer Commercial 7400 | Brake lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Tail lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Brake lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Tail lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Brake lights |
| 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Tail lights |
| 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Brake lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial HV613 | Tail lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial HV613 | Brake lights |
| 2016 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Tail lights |
| 2016 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Brake lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Warrior | Tail lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Warrior | Brake lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Tail lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Brake lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Tail lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Brake lights |
| 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Tail lights |
| 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Brake lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial 7500 | Tail lights |
| 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial 7500 | Brake lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commercial 7400 | Tail lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commercial 7400 | Brake lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Warrior | Tail lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Warrior | Brake lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-112 | Tail lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-112 | Brake lights |
| 2016 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Tail lights |
| 2016 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Brake lights |
| 2021 Rosenbauer Commercial 348 | Tail lights |
| 2021 Rosenbauer Commercial 348 | Brake lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Tail lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commercial M2-106 | Brake lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Tail lights |
| 2017 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 | Brake lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commander | Tail lights |
| 2018 Rosenbauer Commander | Brake lights |
| Units affected | 36 |
| 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 truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Excessively bright rear lights can reduce the vision of other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. There is no listed warning sign for the driver, so schedule the rear-light filter kit installation soon. Repair is free at any franchised Rosenbauer dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015-2021 Rosenbauer Commander, Commercial 7400, Commercial M2-106, Commercial HV613, Commercial F-550, Warrior, Commercial 7500, Commercial M2-112, or Commercial 348 is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Rosenbauer dealer to schedule the free rear-light filter kit installation that reduces excessive rear-light brightness.
- Reference recall number 21V290 when you call, and bring the owner letter if you have it.
- Ask the dealer whether the vehicle should stay in service before the repair if other drivers report glare from the rear lights.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Rosenbauer technician installs a filter kit in the rear lights so the lamps meet the required brightness standard. The kit and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for the same rear light repair before the recall notice, Rosenbauer's general reimbursement plan covers eligible documented expenses. Bring the repair invoice and proof of payment to the service desk or contact Rosenbauer customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 23, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 14, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 15, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| June 15, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 22, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V290?
Recall 21V290 covers 36 2015-2021 Rosenbauer emergency vehicles with rear tail and brake lights that are too bright and fail the federal lighting standard. NHTSA campaign 21V290 says the excessive brightness can reduce other drivers' vision and increase crash risk. Rosenbauer dealers provide the rear-light filter kit for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2021 Rosenbauer Commander, Commercial 7400, Commercial M2-106, Commercial HV613, Commercial F-550, Warrior, Commercial 7500, Commercial M2-112, or Commercial 348 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 21V290. If it is, contact a franchised Rosenbauer dealer or Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000 to arrange the rear-light filter kit. Reference recall 21V290 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Rosenbauer's remedy for recall 21V290 is a rear-light filter kit provided free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through a franchised Rosenbauer dealer.
Is it safe to drive a Rosenbauer vehicle with recall 21V290 open?
NHTSA campaign 21V290 identifies a crash risk because the rear lights are excessively bright and can reduce the vision of other drivers. This recall does not include a do-not-drive order. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free filter-kit repair promptly.
When were owners notified about recall 21V290?
Rosenbauer mailed owner notification letters on June 14, 2021. If you own one of these vehicles and never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included, then call a franchised Rosenbauer dealer or Rosenbauer customer service with recall number 21V290.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V290000 |
|---|---|
| Rosenbauer customer service | 1-651-462-1000 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V290 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V290000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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