Does the 2016 Pierce Freightliner have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2016 Pierce Freightliner recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pierce dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Pierce Freightliner?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2016 Pierce Freightliner recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 Pierce Freightliner. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Pierce been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pierce dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2016 Pierce Freightliner recalls, newest first

March 30, 2021NHTSA 21V2220004 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

Summary: 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."
Consequence: The excessive brightness may negatively affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Components: Exterior lighting › Tail lights; Exterior lighting › Turn signal; Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting › Back up lights

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2016 Pierce Freightliner were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2016 Pierce Freightliner have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Pierce Freightliner recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pierce dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Pierce Freightliner?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.