2015 Pierce Saber: recalls and complaints

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• 18V05000011 Jan 2018Equipment
• 17V57000014 Sep 2017Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
• 16V5850005 Aug 2016Power Train / Manual Transmission
• 16V3900001 Jun 2016Equipment
• 16V14800010 Mar 2016Electrical System / Wiring
• 15V76000016 Nov 2015Equipment
• 15V70600026 Oct 2015Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 15V17400025 Mar 2015Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring AssemblyAdvisory

1. 18V050000Received 11 Jan 2018. 123 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial emergency vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce has notified owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B287.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B287. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 Feb 2018.

2. 17V570000Received 14 Sep 2017. 56 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles, equipped with certain Spicer D-Series and E-Series steer axles. The castellated nut on the steer axles may not be properly torqued, allowing the tie rod to loosen.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2017. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-414-832-3000.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Nov 2017.

3. 16V585000Received 5 Aug 2016. 470 units.

   Power Train / Manual Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity fire trucks manufactured June 29, 2015, to June 30, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or power to an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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 the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Piece will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shift unit assembly and replace the clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B277.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B277. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Sep 2016.

4. 16V390000Received 1 Jun 2016. 114 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity emergency vehicles manufactured August 4, 2015, to August 24, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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 increased risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2016. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B272.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B272. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jun 2016.

5. 16V148000Received 10 Mar 2016. 267 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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 also contact occupants and possibly cause burn injuries.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B269. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2016.

6. 15V760000Received 16 Nov 2015. 186 units.

   Equipment

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 input and, as a result, there may be an unexpected water pressure surge to the fire hose.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unexpected surge in water pressure to the fire hose can increase the risk of injury to the hose operator or those nearby.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B252. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jan 2016.

7. 15V706000Received 26 Oct 2015. 5 units.

   Power Train / Axle Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Arrow XT, Velocity, Enforcer, and Saber vehicles manufactured November 20, 2014, to September 29, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with front drive axles whose hex nuts on the flange yoke may not have been properly tightened.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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 risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nuts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723. Pierce's number for this recall is 74B266.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Manufacturer campaign number 74B266. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Nov 2015.

8. 15V174000Received 25 Mar 2015. 8 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Springs / Leaf Spring AssemblyDo-not-drive advisory

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2015 Saber, Enforcer, Impel, and Velocity vehicles manufactured December 4, 2014, to March 23, 2015. The rear axle cast iron leaf spring spacer block may crack and fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the leaf spring spacer block fractures, the pieces may become a road hazard. If the entire spacer block separates from the vehicle, the alignment of the rear axle may suddenly shift. Either condition could increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Pierce will notify owners, and dealers will replace the cast iron spring spacer block with a machined steel spring spacer block, free of charge. The recall began on March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.

   Report filed by Pierce Manufacturing. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Apr 2015.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2015 Pierce Saber?

1,229 units in 8 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Pierce Saber have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 32 recall campaigns for the Pierce Saber, model years 1995 to 2025. 8 of them name the 2015 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2015 Pierce Saber open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.