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NHTSA Recall 16V148000: Electrical system: wiring

Pierce Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 267 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Pierce Enforcer.

267
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2016
owners notified (April 11)
NHTSA campaign16V148000
Manufacturer campaign74B269
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING
Report receivedMarch 10, 2016
Owner notificationApril 11, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

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 covered by recall 16V148000

Make and modelModel years
Pierce Enforcer2014, 2015, 2016
Pierce Saber2014, 2015, 2016

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.