- The problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Enforcer, Freightliner and Saber vehicles equipped with ECCO Holdings Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The rear LED lights may be too bright. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Pierce Freightliner Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Pierce Freightliner have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2021 for the turn signal.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Freightliner year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Pierce Freightliner recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2016 Pierce Freightliner yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Pierce Freightliner: every year compared
All Freightliner years2016 Pierce Freightliner vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Pierce Freightliner | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2016 Pierce Arrow XT | 7 | 14 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Pierce Velocity | 1 | 15 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Pierce Saber | 1 | 8 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Pierce Freightliner
Does the 2016 Pierce Freightliner have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Pierce Freightliner: turn signal (March 2021). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Pierce Freightliner had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Pierce Freightliner a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Pierce Freightliner year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Pierce Freightliner has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data