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ROSENBAUER COMMANDER recall: Cracked wheel-rim welds

Rosenbauer Commander and Warrior fire engines may have rim welds that can crack, potentially leading to wheel or tire failure; affected wheels and tires will be replaced as needed without charge.

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Owners of the listed Rosenbauer fire engines should pay attention to a wheel concern involving a weld that may crack. The condition can lead to a separated wheel or a deflated tire, creating a crash risk.

What the official recall record says

ROSENBAUER: COMMANDER, WARRIOR

A weld in the wheel rim may crack. If that happens, the wheel could separate or the tire could lose air, and wheel or tire failure can increase the risk of a crash. The stated remedy is replacement of wheels and tires as necessary, without charge.

Owner information from the official record

  • Repair and availability: Dealers will replace the wheels and tires as necessary, free of charge.
  • Owner notices: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2026.
  • Manufacturer contact: Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

Official record

  • NHTSA recall ID: 26V640000
  • Vehicles listed: ROSENBAUER COMMANDER (2025, 2024); ROSENBAUER WARRIOR (2024)
  • Potentially affected: 10
  • Components: WHEELS
  • Report received: October 2, 2026
  • Owner notification: Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2026.
  • Defect: Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Commander and 2024 Warrior fire engines. The rim weld may crack, causing the wheel to separate and tire to deflate.
  • Safety consequence: Wheel and/or tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
  • Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will replace the wheels and tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2026. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

What owners should do next

Review the official campaign information and contact Rosenbauer or a dealer regarding the listed repair.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the official NHTSA recall lookup with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

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Official references

Sources used for this report.

References checked October 10, 2026.

  1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V640000. Report received October 2, 2026. Accessed October 10, 2026.

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