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2014 PIERCE SABER

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 15 TSBs

16V148000 Mar 10, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2014, through February 3, 2016. The clamps on the heater hose may have been improperly installed allowing engine coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.
Consequence
If coolant leaks into the passenger compartment, it may contact electrical components causing a shorting of circuits and a loss of function of features controlled by those circuits, including loss of power to vehicle which may result in a stall and increase the risk of a crash. The hot coolant may ... Read more
Remedy
Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamp installation. Any improperly installed clamps will be corrected free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B269.
267 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing
15V760000 Nov 16, 2015
EQUIPMENT
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 inp... Read more
Consequence
An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
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.
186 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Pierce Manufacturing

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 PIERCE SABER

15 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY3
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS2
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
WB 19 Dec 12, 2016
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Warranty bulletin discussing condensation in LED headlamps produced by JW Speaker. Per supplier, condensation in headlamp with not impact performance or operation of the headlamp.
FUN-74-B-261 Sep 18, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
FUN-74B261 Sep 8, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
PIERCE: WHERE ENGINE TUNNEL MEETS FRONT OF CAB, REINFORCEMENT IS NEEDED IN THAT AREA, ALONG WITH SPACERS BETWEEN BOTTOM OF CAB AND LOCKDOWN CAB ASSEMBLY. MODEL SABER FR, ENFORCER. *PE
Service Bulletin Jan 16, 2015
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
LED Headlight Part Numbers and Install Instructions
Service Bulletin Jan 16, 2015
121400 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
LED Headlight Part Numbers and Install Instructions
Dealer Letter - Dec 22, 2014
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Field Update Notice #74B258 Accelerator Pedal - Pierce Manufacturing has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Quantum custom fire apparatus models manufactured between 2008 and 2011 equipped with
Service Bulletin Dec 11, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Saber FR and Enforcer Door Switch and DNMT Service Manual
Service Bulletin Dec 11, 2014
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Saber FR and Enforcer Door Switch and DNMT Service Manual
Service Bulletin Dec 11, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Saber FR and Enforcer Door Switch and DNMT Service Manual
Dealer Letter - Aug 29, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Field Update Notice #74B256 Dash CF PUC Pump Dipstick - Pierce has determined some Dash CF models have the incorrect length dipstick installed on the PUC pump.
Service Bulletin Aug 19, 2014
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Service Topic 249 - Red Dot Ceiling Mounted R-6555 Evaporator Filter Replacement.
Service Bulletin Aug 19, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service Topic 249 - Red Dot Ceiling Mounted R-6555 Evaporator Filter Replacement.
Dealer Notificat Aug 15, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Field Update Notice #74B253 Hercules CAFS Hydraulic Hose. Pierce has ddetermined some vehicles built with the Hercules CAFS m;ay have had an incorrect hydraulic hose installed.
Dealer Notificat Aug 15, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Field Update Notice #74B253 Hercules CAFS Hydraulic Hose. Pierce has ddetermined some vehicles built with the Hercules CAFS m;ay have had an incorrect hydraulic hose installed.
Dealer Notificat Aug 15, 2014
101610 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:LINKAGE:HYDRAULIC HOSE/FITTINGS
Field Update Notice #74B253 Hercules CAFS Hydraulic Hose. Pierce has ddetermined some vehicles built with the Hercules CAFS m;ay have had an incorrect hydraulic hose installed.

PIERCE SABER - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PIERCE SABER across all model years (1995, 2025).

82 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PIERCE SABER - Year by Year

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2020 1 0 View
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2014 (current) 2 0
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2011 4 0 View
2010 3 0 View
2009 5 0 View
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Other PIERCE Models

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