Exterior lightingRecall 16V-740 · 2008–2016 Morbark Beever
MORBARK, INC. recall 16V-740 covers 3,331 2008–2016 Morbark Beever for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 1% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V740000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
1%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2,864 vehicles were listed as unreachable.