Pierce Saber recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Pierce Saber, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Feb 2, 2026Crash risk2025 Pierce Arrow XT, 2025 Pierce Enforcer, 2025 Pierce Impel and 2 other models — Steering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2025 Velocity, Saber, Impel, Enforcer, and Arrow XT vehicles. The steering linkage arm bolt may come loose, resulting in the steering linkage arm detaching from the steering motor.
26V060000 · 51 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Feb 21, 2024Crash risk2020 Pierce Enforcer, 2023 Pierce Saber, 2021–2022 Pierce Velocity — Structure
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2020 Enforcer, 2021-2022 Velocity, and 2023 Saber vehicles equipped with a specific rear bumper option. The bumper may partially obstruct the rear lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
24V127000 · 4 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Dec 2, 2022Crash risk2022 Pierce Arrow XT, 2022 Pierce Enforcer, 2022 Pierce Saber — Steering
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2022 Saber, Enforcer, and Arrow XT fire trucks. The tie rod clamps may have been improperly heat-treated, causing them to crack and allowing the tie rods to separate.
22V892000 · 17 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- May 26, 2021Fire risk2017–2021 Pierce Arrow XT, 2017–2021 Pierce Enforcer, 2017–2021 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Fuel System, Diesel
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.
21V394000 · 2K units · Pierce Manufacturing
- 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
- Oct 26, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 Pierce Arrow XT, 2017–2018 Pierce Commercial, 2017–2018 Pierce Dash and 5 other models — Exterior Lighting
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 Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
18V756000 · 717 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
- Nov 16, 2015Fire risk2013–2015 Pierce Arrow XT, 2013–2015 Pierce Impel, 2013–2015 Pierce Quantum and 2 other models — Equipment
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
15V760000 · 186 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
- Mar 25, 2015Crash risk2015 Pierce Enforcer, 2015 Pierce Impel, 2015 Pierce Saber and 1 other model — Suspension
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 23, 2015. The rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block may crack and fracture.
15V174000 · 8 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Oct 22, 2013Crash risk2009–2013 Pierce Arrow XT, 2009–2013 Pierce Commercial, 2009 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models — Exterior Lighting
Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Pierce) is recalling one model year 2009 Enforcer emergency vehicle and certain model year 2009-2013 Arrow XT, Saber, Velocity, Impel, Quantum, and Commercial vehicles. The trailer connector circuit was wired such that the stop signal overrides the turn signal and the trailer lights do not indicate a turn when brakes are applied.
13V518000 · 349 units · Pierce Manufacturing
- Nov 10, 2011Crash risk2005–2010 Pierce Arrow XT, 2010–2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2005 Pierce Dash and 5 other models — Structure
PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005, 2008-2011 ARROW XT, CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, QUANTUM, SABER, AND VELOCITY 75 FOOT HAL (HEAVY ALUMINUM LADDER) FIRE APPARATUS BODIES VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 17,2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2011, THAT MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DUAL SCBA CYLINDER STORAGE COMPARTMENTS. THESE COMPARTMENTS EXTEND INBOARD HORIZONTALLY FROM THE SIDE OF THE REAR BODY. THE SCBA COMPARTMENT DOOR LATCH ORIENTATION MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, ALLOWING THE DOOR TO ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE DOOR MAY OPEN WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE TO THE DRIVER.
11V551000 · 59 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Nov 1, 2011Crash risk2007–2011 Pierce Arrow XT, 2008–2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2008–2011 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
PIERCE MANUFACTURING (PIERCE) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 ARROW XTAND VELOCITY, MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 CUSTOM CONTENDER, IMPEL, QUANTUM AND MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 SABER EMERGENCY TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MODULES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 19, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 7, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
11V527000 · 724 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Aug 17, 2011Fire risk2011 Pierce Arrow XT, 2011 Pierce Custom Contender, 2011 Pierce Dash CF and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ARROW XT, CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH CF, IMPEL, SABER, AND VELOCITY EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 19, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISX, ISC, OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF) INCLUDE A T-BOLT WHICH CAN FRACTURE AND FAIL WHEN SUBJECTED TO STRESS OR LOAD. A FRACTURE OR FAILURE OF THE T-BOLT MAY CAUSE THE CLAMP TO LOOSEN AND THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS ATTACHED TO THE DOC/DPF HOUSING TO DISCONNECT.
11V422000 · 18 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jul 26, 2011Fire risk1995–2001 Pierce Arrow, 2003 Pierce Arrow XT, 1995–2008 Pierce Commercial and 6 other models — Fuel System, Other
PIERCE HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995-2008 ARROW XT, DASH, CUSTOM CONTENDER, LANCE, ENFORCER, PIERCE ARROW, QUANTUM, SABER AND COMMERCIAL FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2, 1995, THROUGH JANUARY 21, 2008, CONTAIN A SAFETY DEFECT. THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FUEL TANK STRAPS THAT MAY CORRODE DUE TO WINTER ROAD SALT OR LIQUID DE-ICING CHEMICALS. IF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODE SUFFICIENTLY, THE FUEL TANK SUPPORTING STRAPS MAY FRACTURE AND THE FUEL TANK MAY FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.
11V384000 · 7K units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Sep 21, 2010Fire risk2010 Pierce Custom Contender, 2010 Pierce Saber — Electrical System
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SABER AND CUSTOM CONTENDER FIRE APPARATUS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 25, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2010. THE BATTERY SWITCH POSITIVE ELECTRICAL POST MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SEAT BASE REINFORCEMENT.
10V425000 · 55 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jun 28, 2010Fire risk2003–2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2003–2009 Pierce Dash, 2003–2009 Pierce Enforcer and 4 other models — Structure
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 THROUGH 2009 CUSTOM CONTENDER, DASH, ENFORCER, IMPEL, LANCE SABER, AND VELOCITY FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 20, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009. THESE TRUCKS MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH DROP-DOWN FIRE HOSE TRAYS MOUNTED UNDER THE FRONT BUMPER. THE HOSE TRAY LATCH MAY ACCIDENTALLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
10V300000 · 25 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Oct 6, 2009Fire risk2008–2009 Pierce Arrow XT, 2008–2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2008–2009 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
PIERCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL 1, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB CM2150, ISC CM2150, ISL CM2150, ISM CM876, AND ISX CM871 MODEL DIESEL ENGINES. THE VEHICLES MAY BE DESIGNED WITH A HARD WIRED, DASH-MOUNTED SWITCH THAT ENABLES THE VEHICLE OPERATOR TO INHIBIT AFTERTREATMENT DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER REGENERATION IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THE OPERATOR BELIEVES IT MAY BE UNSAFE FOR ELEVATED EXHAUST TEMPERATURES. DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE LOGIC IN THE ECM SOFTWARE IN THESE ENGINES, THE SWITCH MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, LEADING THE OPERATOR TO BELIEVE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN "INHIBIT" MODE WHEN IT IS NOT.
09V389000 · 131 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jun 8, 2009Crash risk2008–2009 Pierce Arrow XT, 2008–2009 Pierce Custom Contender, 2008–2009 Pierce Impel and 3 other models — Steering
PIERCE IS RECALLING 185 MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 CUSTOM FIRE TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND MAY 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO STEERING ANGLE SENSORS (SAS). INTERNAL FRICTION CAN DEVELOP BETWEEN THE SENSOR GEARS AND THE SENSOR HOUSING AS A RESULT OF EXTERNAL FORCES EXPERIENCED ON THE VEHICLE INCLUDING VIBRATION. IF DEVELOPED FRICTION IS GREAT ENOUGH, THE DRIVING TAB OF THE SAS CAN SHEAR AS THE DRIVER TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL.
09V203000 · 185 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Apr 28, 2009Crash risk2008 Pierce Arrow XT, 2008 Pierce Impel, 2008 Pierce Quantum and 2 other models — Latches/locks/linkages
PIERCE MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING 257 MY 2008 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND OCTOBER 31, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH TRIMARK DOOR LATCHES. THESE LATCHES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE TRANSVERSE PULL STATIC LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." THE LATCHES MAY "POP" INTO THE SECONDARY LOCKING POSITION.
09V137000 · 257 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Jan 15, 2008Crash risk2007 Pierce Arrow XT, 2007 Pierce Dash, 2007 Pierce Enforcer and 5 other models — Steering
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW STEERING GEARS, MODELS TAS85 AND RCS85, THESE STEERING GEARS CONTAIN POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECTOR SHAFTS WITH AN INCORRECT GEAR TOOTH WHICH MAY INTERFERE WITH THE RACK-PISTON TEETH, RESULTING IN A STICK OR BIND CONDITION.
08V020000 · 22 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- May 23, 2006Crash risk2005–2006 Pierce Enforcer, 2005–2006 Pierce Saber — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING RODS WHICH TRANSFER ENERGY FROM THE PISTON TO THE CRANKSHAFT ARE DEFECTIVE AND CAN RESULT IN SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN. A PISTON PIN SEIZURE CAN RESULT IN A MISSION-DISABLING ENGINE FAILURE.
06V179000 · 66 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Aug 10, 2005Crash risk1999–2004 Pierce Dash, 1999–2004 Pierce Enforcer, 1999–2004 Pierce Lance and 2 other models — Seats
CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS WITH COMMAND CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207,"SEATING SYSTEMS." THE RESCUE BODY OFFERINGS DO NOT MEET THE PULL TEST REQUIREMENTS. THE PEDESTAL SEAT WAS MOUNTED BY DRILLING AND TAPPING THE CAB OR BODY FLOOR.
05V351000 · 90 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Mar 1, 2005Crash risk2004 Pierce Saber — Steering
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
05V071000 · 3 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING
- Oct 8, 2002Crash risk2000 Pierce Dash, 2000 Pierce Enforcer, 2000 Pierce Lance and 2 other models — Steering
ON SOME HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR AXLE ASSEMBLIES WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH TRW MODEL 20EDL BALL SOCKETS, THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET IN SOME APPLICATIONS.
02V037007 · 54 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Dec 13, 2001Fire risk1999–2001 Pierce Contender, 1999–2001 Pierce Saber — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS WITH CATERPILLAR 3126 ENGINES. THE ALTERNATOR CABLE WAS ROUTED OVER THE TOP OF THE ALTERNATOR, AND IN SOME CASES, ALLOWED THE CABLE TO MAKE CONTACT WITH AND WEAR ON STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE ENGINE ENCLOSURE.
01V370000 · 17 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.
- Dec 11, 2001Crash risk2001 Pierce Custom Contender, 2001 Pierce Saber — Vehicle Speed Control
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES. THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
01V322004 · 54 units · PIERCE MANUFACTURING,INC.