Pierce Saber 2016 Vehicle Recall: Coolant Leak Risk
Pierce is recalling 2014-2016 Saber emergency vehicles with potential coolant leaks into passenger compartments causing electrical shorts and crash risks. Affected owners should contact Pierce customer service.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Pierce is recalling certain 2014-2016 Saber emergency vehicles due to heater hose clamps that may leak coolant into the passenger area. This could cause electrical shorts, loss of vehicle power, and increase crash risk or burn injuries. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227367-pierce-saber-2016-vehicle-recall-coolant-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227367-pierce-saber-2016-vehicle-recall-coolant-leak-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V148000
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“Pierce Saber 2016 Vehicle Recall: Coolant Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227367-pierce-saber-2016-vehicle-recall-coolant-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V148000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V148000).
Why it’s dangerous
Coolant leaking into the passenger area can cause electrical shorts that disable vehicle features like power steering and brakes. This may lead to loss of vehicle control during operation. Hot coolant could also cause burns to occupants.
Who’s affected
Emergency vehicle owners who purchased Pierce Saber models from 2014-2016 are most at risk. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles may face electrical issues or burns if coolant leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Pierce Saber emergency vehicle was manufactured between March 3, 2014, and February 3, 2016. The recall affects specific model years of the 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber vehicles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Pierce Customer Service
Call 1-888-974-3723 to confirm if your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Get Hose Clamp Inspection
Dealers will inspect and fix any improperly installed clamps at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V148000 (October 3, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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