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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V148📅 Mar 10, 2016

2014–2016 Pierce Enforcer & 2014–2016 Pierce Saber recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Pierce Manufacturing (Pierce) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Enforcer and Saber emergency vehicles manufactured from March 3, 2014, through February 3, 2016. The clamps on the heater hose may have been improperly installed allowing engine coolant to leak into the passenger compartment.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V148000
Manufacturer recall #
74B269
Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
267
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-888-974-3723
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 11, 2016
Built
Mar 3, 2014 – Feb 3, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V148 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V148?

2014–2016 Pierce Enforcer & 2014–2016 Pierce Saber. 267 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Pierce dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-888-974-3723.