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2018 Pierce Saber recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Pierce Saber, spanning 2 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups2distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 26, 2021report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Pierce Saber recall campaigns

The 2018 Pierce Saber report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 21V394000 dated May 26, 2021.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Report received
May 26, 2021
Potential units
2,416campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 24, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 21V222000

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
March 30, 2021
Potential units
4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 5, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
October 26, 2018
Potential units
717campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 4, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Pierce Saber?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Pierce Saber campaign records are Exterior Lighting (2), Fuel System, Diesel (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Exterior Lighting2
Fuel System, Diesel1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 Pierce Saber compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 7 model-year reports for the Pierce Saber, spanning 2009–2018; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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