Pierce is recalling 2016-2018 Saber vehicles with bright rear LED lights that may cause crashes. Owners must install a free filter kit by April 26, 2021.
The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Pierce is recalling certain 2016-2018 Saber vehicles because their rear LED lights are too bright, which could cause crashes. This affects drivers and others who might have trouble seeing the vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226300-pierce-2017-saber-excessive-rear-light-brightness-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226300-pierce-2017-saber-excessive-rear-light-brightness-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V222000
“Pierce 2017 Saber: Excessive Rear Light Brightness Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226300-pierce-2017-saber-excessive-rear-light-brightness-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 21V222000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V222000).
The rear LED lights are brighter than required, which can temporarily blind other drivers. This increases crash risk when the lights are active, especially at night or in poor visibility.
Owners of Pierce 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner, and Saber vehicles with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 LED lights are affected. Drivers and other road users are most at risk due to potential vision issues.
Check if your Pierce Saber (2016-2018) has ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 LED lights. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108.
Call 1-888-974-3723 to get the free filter kit for your rear lights.
Dealers will provide a filter kit to reduce light brightness; install it as instructed.
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.
The rear LED lights are too bright, which can temporarily blind other drivers and increase crash risk.
Check if your Pierce Saber (2016-2018) has ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 LED lights.
Contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723 to get a free filter kit for your rear lights.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pierce to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V222000 — Pierce Pierce Hello, I own a Pierce that is covered by recall 21V222000 from Pierce. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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