The worst 2010 Pierce Saber problems
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Recalls 3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will install a new electrical harness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000. Pierce's recall number is 74B244.
Recall number 13V518000 · Recall details
Electronic stability control (ESC)
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Pierce is working with meritor wabco and will replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 16, 2011. Owners may contact meritor wabco at 1‑248‑435‑8001 or pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.
Recall number 11V527000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If this happens, a short circuit may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Pierce will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2010. Owners may contact pierce at 1‑920‑832‑3000.
Recall number 10V425000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Pierce Saber 35
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- All Roto Rays, Division of Eastern Fire Equipment Services, are warranted to the purchaser for 3 years...
- All Roto Rays are warranted to the purchaser for twenty-four months from the date of service against...
- Pierce has updated our inverter installation policy to require a sub-feed breaker box with inverters that...
- Pierce is communicating a material change to the ball joint boots used in applicable service kit PN 2742031
- This bulletin provides a procedure to update Telematics Control Unit (TCU) devices in Pierce custom...
- This bulletin provides a procedure for comprehensive update of the Command Zone (CZ) Telematics Control...
- This bulletin provides a procedure to update webpage and MQTT certificates in the Telematics Control Unit...
- The steering column clockspring airbag (Pierce PN 1799451) has become obsolete and will require...
- The previous bolt-in airbag and steering wheel design are now obsolete and will require replacement if the...
- Husky XP pressure transducer troubleshooting procedure for transducer-related performance concerns.
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Is the 2010 Pierce Saber reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2010 Pierce Saber.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Pierce Saber?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2010 Pierce Saber have?
3 recalls, covering exterior lighting, electronic stability control (esc) and electrical system.
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