11 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Pierce Saber, across model years 2014–2025. Every recall repair is free at any Pierce dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Saber by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Pierce Saber model years, the 2016 has the most recalls (8); the 2017 drew the most owner complaints (2).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Pierce Saber model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Pierce is recalling 2025 Arrow XT vehicles due to potential steering linkage arm detachment causing loss of control. Owners must contact dealers for free bolt tightening by February 10, 2026.
Pierce recalls 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity models due to potential fuel leaks near ignition sources that could cause fire.
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.
Pierce is recalling 2015-2016 Arrow XT emergency vehicles with Hale pressure relief valves due to potential water pressure reduction affecting fire fighting. Owners must contact Pierce or Hale for free remedy kit installation.
Pierce is recalling 2017-2018 models with Whelen brake lights that may illuminate without braking, risking crashes. Owners must contact Pierce for free brake light replacement.
When the Pierce Saber recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the Pierce Saber; the most reported area is engine. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Pierce Saber complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 11 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Pierce Saber, covering model years 2014–2025. The most recent was issued Feb 2, 2026 (Steering).
The 2016 Pierce Saber has the most, with 8 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Power Train (3), Steering (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Equipment (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Pierce dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Pierce to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Pierce dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.