repaired · 2021 Q2
Exterior lighting: back up lights
Risk. The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Pierce SaberProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Pierce Saber, most often about the electrical system. 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 March 30, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Pierce Saber has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2016 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
Equipment
Risk. A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
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…
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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…
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
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the cap was not properly tightened, the cap may detach from the vehicle and become a road hazard.
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…
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
2016 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
'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Saber owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CITY OF DAYTON FIRE-RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS WERE RETURNING FROM A FIRE ALARM WHEN THEY NOTICED A "BURNING WIRES" SMELL IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT OF THE 2016 PIERCE SABER THEY WERE DRIVING. AS FIREFIGHTERS WERE ATTEMPTING TO FIND A SAFE LOCATION TO STOP THE TRUCK, ALL OF THE CAB AND DASH LIGHTS BEGAN…
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