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2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

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Recalls

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Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2019 compare to other Commercial F-550 years?

Commercial F-550 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 1 complaints2020: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2022: 0 complaints2023: 0 complaints
Commercial F-550 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2019 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

21V290000LightingApril 23, 2021 · 36 units

Defect

Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2016-2020 Commercial F-550, 2019 Commercial 7500, 2015 Commercial 7400, 2018 Commercial 7400, 2019 Commercial HV613, 2018-2019 Commander, 2017 Warrior, 2019 Warrior, 2016-2020 Commercial M2 106, 2017 Commercial M2 112, and 2021 Commercial 348 vehicles. The rear lights may be too bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The excessive brightness may reduce the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 14, 2021. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“The kusmal battery tender system is wired with 120 v ac from home outlet to tender the conections used do not handel long time load i feel shouldent be used or risk electrical shock or fire.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · May 21, 2025

2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 — common questions

Is the 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2019 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.