2018 Pierce Saber Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2018 Pierce Saber problems

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Fuel system, diesel: fuel injection system: fuel railReported May 26, 2021 · 2,416 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723.

Recall number 21V394000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: tail lightsReported March 30, 2021 · 4 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will provide a filter kit to be installed in the rear lights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 26, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723.

Recall number 21V222000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported October 26, 2018 · 717 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1‑888‑974‑3723.

Recall number 18V756000 · Recall details

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Is the 2018 Pierce Saber reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Pierce Saber.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Pierce Saber?

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How many recalls does the 2018 Pierce Saber have?

3 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel and exterior lighting.

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