2018 PIERCE SABER Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 PIERCE SABER has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to exterior lighting components as indicated by multiple recalls addressing brightness and malfunction concerns.
There are six recalls for the 2018 PIERCE SABER affecting lighting and the fuel system. These recalls cover rear LED lighting brightness and fuel rail leaks, posing safety risks related to visibility and potential fire hazards.
Recalls- Rear LED lighting brightness. (NHTSA recall 21V222000) Affects 4 vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED lights are too bright and fail to meet FMVSS 108 standards. The excessive brightness can impair vision of other drivers, increasing crash risk. Dealers will install a filter kit free of charge beginning April 26, 2021.
- Fuel rail leak. (NHTSA recall 21V394000) Impacts 2416 vehicles including certain 2017-2021 models. The sealing washer may not seat properly, allowing fuel to leak from the high pressure fuel rail assembly. The leak poses a fire risk if exposed to ignition sources. Dealers will inspect and replace fuel rails as needed at no cost. Owner notifications were mailed in mid-2021.
- Whelen accessory brake lights. (NHTSA recall 18V756000) Affects 717 vehicles from 2017-2018. Brake lights may illuminate without brake pedal application depending on wiring, failing FMVSS 108 standards. Unexpected brake light illumination can confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners will receive notification, and Whelen will inspect and replace brake lights free of charge. The recall began March 2019.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues involving critical safety systems should consider their rights under state lemon law protections.
2018 PIERCE SABER Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
3137
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 PIERCE SABER
4 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS
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."
Risk: The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 PIERCE SABER
2416 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
2018 PIERCE SABER
717 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints
No complaints found.