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2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2020 compare to other Commercial F-550 years?

Commercial F-550 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2020 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, 2020 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

23V536000OtherJuly 31, 2023 · 13 units

Defect

Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Commercial F-550, 2022 Commercial M2-106, M2-112, Commercial 567, 2021 Commander, and Avenger vehicles equipped with certain Warn Industries VR EVO winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.

Consequence

A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Rosenbauer will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the remote for corrosion, disabling the wireless function, and ordering a new wired remote if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2023. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.

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.

2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 — common questions

Is the 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2020 Rosenbauer Commercial F-550 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2020 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.