CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Pierce Saber has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2016 Pierce Saber recalls
Rear lights too bright, may impair other drivers' vision
Certain 2016-2018 Pierce Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles have rear LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights that may be too bright.
Fire Truck Pump Valves May Corrode and Lose Water Pressure
Certain 2015-2016 Pierce emergency vehicles are equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in their fire pumps.
Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering
A castellated nut on the steer axle of certain 2015-2016 Pierce vehicles may not be properly torqued, allowing the steering tie rod to loosen.
Fire Truck Pump May Not Engage, Delaying Water at Fires
Certain fire trucks may have a Waterous split-shaft transmission with a shift unit component that can be damaged.
Fire Pump Intake Strainer May Come Apart, Reducing Firefighting Capability
Certain emergency fire vehicles built between August 2015 and August 2016 have 6-inch pump intake strainers that may not have been soldered properly at the joints during production.
Coolant Leak Can Cause Stalling and Burns
Some 2014-2016 Pierce Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles built between March 3, 2014, and February 3, 2016, may have heater hose clamps that were installed improperly.
Driveshaft Cap May Loosen and Detach, Risking a Crash
A fastener cap over the bearing on the universal joint of the driveshaft may not have been properly tightened during manufacture.
Driveshaft May Disconnect, Causing Loss of Power
Certain 2015-2016 Pierce vehicles built between November 2014 and September 2015 have front drive axles where the hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.
Most common 2016 Pierce Saber problems
Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
CITY OF DAYTON FIRE-RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS WERE RETURNING FROM A FIRE ALARM WHEN THEY NOTICED A "BURNING WIRES" SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE 2016 PIERCE SABER THEY WERE DRIVING. AS FIREFIGHTERS WERE ATTEMPTING TO FIND A SAFE LOCATION TO STOP THE TRUCK, ALL OF THE CAB AND DASH LIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF REPEATEDLY. THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE TRUCK RAPIDLY FILLED WITH SMOKE AND THE DRIVER/OPERATOR HAD TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP WITH HIS VISION IMPAIRED BY SMOKE. AS FIREFIGHTERS WERE EXITING THE APPARATUS, THE DRIVER/OPERATOR WAS ABLE TO SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN AND TURN OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER. FIREFIGHTERS HAD TO REMOVE TWO PANELS IN THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH/FLOORBOARD
2016 Pierce Saber questions
Does the 2016 Pierce Saber have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2016 Pierce Saber: Rear lights too bright, may impair other drivers' vision; Fire Truck Pump Valves May Corrode and Lose Water Pressure; Loose Steering Tie Rod Can Cause Loss of Steering; Fire Truck Pump May Not Engage, Delaying Water at Fires; Fire Pump Intake Strainer May Come Apart, Reducing Firefighting Capability. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Pierce Saber?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Electrical System (1), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Pierce Saber has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.