How many recalls does the 2018 Pierce Freightliner have?

The 2018 Pierce Freightliner has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2018 Pierce Freightliner has an open recall?

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2018 Pierce Freightliner Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Pierce Freightliner has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 4 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 21V222000 2021-03-30 4 affected

Defect

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…

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Pierce Freightliner as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.