2018–2020 Rosenbauer Aerial Recall: PTO will disengage causing the aerial to become inoperable due to loss of…
NHTSA campaign 20V728000 · Equipment · filed Nov 23, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Rosenbauer America (Rosenbauer) is recalling certain 2018-2020 vehicles. The PTO will disengage causing the aerial to become inoperable due to loss of hydraulic power.
The risk
The aerial device may not be operational when needed at a fire or rescue scene, increasing the risk of an injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Rosenbauer will notify owners, and dealers will change the solenoid and case on the Muncie PTO, free of charge. The recall began December 23, 2020. Owners may contact Rosenbauer customer service at 1-651-462-1000.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Rosenbauer | Aerial | 2018, 2019, 2020 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V728000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.