Recall 16V740000: 2008–2016 Morbark Beever
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 14, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 3,331
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Morbark, Inc. (Morbark) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 Beever wood chippers, models M15R, M15RX, M18R, M18RX and M20R, manufactured January 5, 2008, to October 3, 2016. The side marker lights on the affected vehicles may be mounted too high to be easily seen. 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
Side marker lights in an incorrect location may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Morbark will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the rear side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began on January 9, 2017. Owners may contact Morbark customer service at 1-517-866-2381.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Morbark Beever
- 2009 Morbark Beever
- 2010 Morbark Beever
- 2011 Morbark Beever
- 2012 Morbark Beever
- 2013 Morbark Beever
- 2014 Morbark Beever
- 2015 Morbark Beever
- 2016 Morbark Beever
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V740000
- Manufacturer
- MORBARK, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 9, 2017
- Components
- Exterior lighting (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology