- The problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Arrow XT, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, and Velocity vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters were mailed to owners on June 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Pierce Saber Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Pierce Saber with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in May 2021 for the fuel rail. For comparison, the 2016 has 1 and the 2018 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Saber year, for its age
#335 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Pierce Saber problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2017 Pierce Saber recalls 3
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
- 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.
- The problem
- Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pierce Arrow XT, Dash, Enforcer, Impel, Quantum, Saber, Velocity, and Commercial vehicles equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Pierce will notify owners, and Whelen will inspect the vehicles and replace the brake lights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Pierce customer service at 1-888-974-3723.
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2 complaints about the 2017 Pierce Saber
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 pierce fire truck. The contact stated that the vehicle produced poor def fault codes in the def fluid sensor, which caused the vehicle to decelerate. The manufacturer was contacted and sent new def tank headers that were installed at the fire station. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 29,549. *Bf *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 (na) pierce saber 2017 fire truck. The contact stated that the vehicle produced poor def fluid quality in the def fluid sensor, which caused the vehicle to derate. The manufacturer was contacted and sent new def tank headers that were installed at the fire station experiencing multiple repeat failures in 6 trucks all 2017 models. The def tank is built for pierce by an outside vendor. Pierce has not solved the problem. All 6 trucks experiencing multiple def header def quality faults. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 29,549. *Bf*jb
Pierce Saber: every year compared
All Saber yearsQuestions about the 2017 Pierce Saber
Does the 2017 Pierce Saber have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Pierce Saber: fuel rail (May 2021); turn signal (March 2021); brake lights (October 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Pierce Saber?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2).
How many complaints has the 2017 Pierce Saber had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 13, 2019 and the latest on August 13, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Pierce Saber a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Pierce Saber 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.
Which Pierce Saber years have the most complaints?
2017 (2), 2016 (1). See every Pierce Saber year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Pierce Saber 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