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2016 PIERCE SABER Safety Overview

The 2016 PIERCE SABER has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 8 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Exterior lighting:turn signal
  • Equipment
  • Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as the excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for PIERCE SABER owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2016 PIERCE SABER 21V222000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber veh...

The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V222000: The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/30/2021
2016 PIERCE SABER 18V050000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Saber, ...

A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 18V050000: A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 1/11/2018
2016 PIERCE SABER 17V570000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, ...

If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 17V570000: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/14/2017
2016 PIERCE SABER 16V585000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Im...

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 16V585000: If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/5/2016
2016 PIERCE SABER 16V390000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel...

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 16V390000: If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/1/2016
2016 PIERCE SABER 16V148000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber emerge...

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.

NHTSA Recall 16V148000: If coolant leaks into the passenger compartment, it may contact electrical... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/10/2016
2016 PIERCE SABER 16V123000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2016 Arrow-XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impe...

If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard. Additionally, the universal joint may separate and the vehicle may not be able to be driven, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 16V123000: If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/2/2016
2016 PIERCE SABER 15V706000

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Velocity, Enfor...

If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 15V706000: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/26/2015

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.