MORBARK BEEVER 2008: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V740000

Make Model Year
MORBARK BEEVER 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-09 2016-10-14 2016-10-14

Production Dates: 2008-01-05 - 2016-10-03

Manufacturers Involved: Morbark, Inc.

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3331

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

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."

Consequence

Side marker lights in an incorrect location may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.