repaired · 2019 Q4
Equipment
Risk. A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
2015 Pierce SaberProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2015 Pierce Saber. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-050 the manufacturer reports only 10% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 11, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Pierce Saber has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2015 Pierce Saber recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Steering
Risk. If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Power train: manual transmission
Risk. If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing…
repaired · 2016 Q4
Equipment
Risk. If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an…
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repaired · 2017 Q3
Electrical system: wiring
Risk. If coolant leaks into the passenger compartment, it may contact electrical components causing a shorting of circuits and a loss of function of features…
repaired · 2017 Q3
Equipment
Risk. An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the…
repaired · 2015 Q2
Springs: leaf spring assembly
Do not driveRisk. If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pierce.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Saber year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Saber median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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