2016 Pierce Saber recalls
8 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 Pierce Saber. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Mar 30, 2021Crash risk2016–2018 Pierce Enforcer, 2016–2018 Pierce Freightliner, 2016–2018 Pierce Saber — Exterior Lighting
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 Equipment."
21V222000 · 4 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jan 11, 2018Fire risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Commercial, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer and 3 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial emergency vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
18V050000 · 123 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Sep 14, 2017Crash risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Steering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.
17V570000 · 56 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Aug 5, 2016Fire risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Dash CF, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
16V585000 · 470 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Jun 1, 2016Fire risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.
16V390000 · 114 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Mar 10, 2016Fire risk2014–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2014–2016 Pierce Saber — Electrical System
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2014, through February 3, 2016. The clamps on the heater hose may have been improperly installed allowing engine coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.
16V148000 · 267 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Mar 2, 2016Crash risk2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2016 Pierce Dash CF, 2016 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 Arrow-XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire and emergency vehicles manufactured October 13, 2015, to February 9, 2016. The fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the drive shaft may have been improperly tightened.
16V123000 · 239 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 26, 2015Crash risk2015–2016 Pierce Arrow XT, 2015–2016 Pierce Enforcer, 2015–2016 Pierce Saber and 1 other model — Power Train
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Velocity, Enforcer, and Saber vehicles manufactured November 20, 2014, to September 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with front drive axles whose hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.
15V706000 · 5 units · Pierce Manufacturing