NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Pierce Saber Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Pierce Saber has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Pierce dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Pierce Saber. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Pierce Saber owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Pierce Saber, describing incidents dated May 9, 2019 to May 15, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Engine 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11243741 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 PIERCE FIRE TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRODUCED POOR DEF FAULT CODES IN THE DEF FLUID SENSOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DECELERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT NEW DEF TANK HEADERS THAT WERE INSTALLED AT THE FIRE STATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT…
ODI #11243740 · Filed
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 (NA) PIERCE SABER 2017 FIRE TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE PRODUCED POOR DEF FLUID QUALITY IN THE DEF FLUID SENSOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO DERATE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND SENT NEW DEF TANK HEADERS THAT WERE INSTALLED AT THE FIRE STATION…
High Pressure Fuel Rail Assembly May Leak Fuel
NHTSA #21V394000 · Fuel System, Diesel — Fuel Injection System — Fuel Rail · NHTSA notice
Reported May 26, 2021 · Pierce Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 2,416 vehicles
Pierce campaign 74BX317 · Owners notified January 24, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Rear LED Lights Too Bright/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #21V222000 · Exterior Lighting — Turn Signal · NHTSA notice
Reported March 30, 2021 · Pierce Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 4 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified May 5, 2021
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #18V756000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported October 26, 2018 · Pierce Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 717 vehicles
Repair completion: 11.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified March 4, 2019 · Vehicles built November 19, 2017 – September 17, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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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