NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Pierce Saber Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 Pierce Saber has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Pierce dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Pierce Saber. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA #15V760000Reported November 16, 2015 · Pierce Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 186 vehicles
Defect description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Arrow XT, Quantum, Velocity, Impel, and Saber fire-fighting vehicles manufactured June 19, 2013, to July 31, 2014. The affected vehicles have fire hose water pressure regulators that may not respond consistently to operator input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.
Safety consequence
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will update the water pressure governor firmware, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B252.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA #13V518000Reported October 22, 2013 · Pierce Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 349 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
The absence of trailer turn signals may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Other Pierce Saber model years
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