2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
The 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Pierce Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER, potentially affecting up to 16 vehicles.
Recall 21V222000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED 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...
Consequence: The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →Recall 21V222000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED 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...
Consequence: The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →Recall 21V222000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED 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...
Consequence: The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →Recall 21V222000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
| 4 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED 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...
Consequence: The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER.
Safety Rating for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
Pierce Manufacturing has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB_654 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Detroit recently released an ACM software update v7.61.2.0 to address high occurrences of Selective Catalyst Reduction Closed Loop Control at Maximum Limit faults on Pierce apparatus with MY2016 â 2022 Detroit engines. The updated software includes improvements for three fault codes.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE FREIGHTLINER
- 2016 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER (current)
- 2017 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER — 0 complaints
- 2018 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER — 0 complaints
- 2020 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER — 0 complaints
- 2021 PIERCE FREIGHTLINER — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 total complaints
- PIERCE DASH — 8 total complaints
- PIERCE IMPEL — 7 total complaints
- PIERCE SABER — 5 total complaints
- PIERCE QUANTUM — 3 total complaints
- PIERCE ARROW — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE ENFORCER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE PUMPER — 2 total complaints