MORBARK BEEVER 2014: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V740000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MORBARK | BEEVER | 2014 |
| 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: Alamo Group Inc.
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3331
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
Side marker lights in an incorrect location may increase the risk of a crash.
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.
