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Pierce Saber Recall 16V148: Coolant Leak Can Cause Stalling and Burns

NHTSA campaign 16V148, reported March 10, 2016, 267 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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. This can allow engine coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.

Coolant reaching electrical components can short circuits and cause features to stop working, including a loss of power that may stall the vehicle and raise the risk of a crash. The hot coolant can also contact occupants and cause burn injuries.

Dealers will inspect the heater hose clamp installation, and any improperly installed clamps will be corrected free of charge. Owners can contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 (recall number 74B269), and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V148Pierce Manufacturing
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
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.
Risk
If coolant leaks into the passenger compartment, it may contact electrical components causing a shorting of circuits and a loss of function of features controlled by those circuits, including loss of power to vehicle which may result in a stall and increase the risk of a crash. The hot coolant may also contact occupants and possibly cause burn injuries.
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamp installation. Any improperly installed clamps will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B269.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Pierce Enforcer201420152016
Pierce Saber201420152016