2018 PIERCE SABER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 PIERCE SABER
The 2018 PIERCE SABER has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL.
Recalls for the 2018 PIERCE SABER
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2018 PIERCE SABER, potentially affecting up to 3,149 vehicles.
Recall 21V394000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
| 2,416 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact...
View full details →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 →Recall 18V756000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
| 717 vehicles affected
Defect: Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle...
Consequence: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 PIERCE SABER
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 PIERCE SABER.
Safety Rating for the 2018 PIERCE SABER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 PIERCE SABER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 PIERCE SABER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 PIERCE SABER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PIERCE SABER
- 2013 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
- 2014 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
- 2015 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
- 2016 PIERCE SABER — 3 complaints
- 2017 PIERCE SABER — 2 complaints
- 2018 PIERCE SABER (current)
- 2019 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
- 2020 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
- 2021 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
- 2022 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
- 2023 PIERCE SABER — 0 complaints
Other PIERCE Models
- PIERCE ARROW XT — 10 total complaints
- PIERCE DASH — 8 total complaints
- PIERCE IMPEL — 7 total complaints
- PIERCE QUANTUM — 3 total complaints
- PIERCE ARROW — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE ENFORCER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE PUMPER — 2 total complaints
- PIERCE 75' ALUMINUM LADDER — 1 total complaint