SuspensionRecall 04V-126 · 2002–2003 Morbark Woodhog
MORBARK, INC. recall 04V-126 covers 3 2002–2003 Morbark Woodhog for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on March 16, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A CRACK COULD DEVELOP IF THE LOADED TRAILERS STRUCK OBSTACLES OR ROAD HAZARDS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE.
The risk
THE AXLE HANGER/SUSPENSION COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
HARLEY MURRAY WILL WELD OR REPLACE AXLE HANGER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY MURRAY AT 209-466-0266 OR MORBARK AT 1-989-866-2381.
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.