Morbark, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V612000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V612000 by Morbark, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2016 beever m15r wood-chipper trailers manufactured february 6, 2013, to august 3, 2016, and beever m20r wood-chipper trailers manufactured january 5, 2009, to august 3, 2016 Includes 813 affected units, Tail Light Location is Incorrect/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2016 beever m15r wood-chipper trailers manufactured february 6, 2013, to august 3, 2016, and beever m20r wood-chipper trailers manufactured january 5, 2009, to august 3, 2016
Defect Summary
Morbark inc. (morbark) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 beever m15r wood-chipper trailers manufactured february 6, 2013, to august 3, 2016, and beever m20r wood-chipper trailers manufactured january 5, 2009, to august 3, 2016. the stop lights and tail lights on the affected vehicles may be located 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."
Corrective Action
Morbark will notify owners and dealers will install a kit that repositions the lights, free of charge. the recall began on november 4, 2016. owners may contact morbark customer service at 1-517-866-2381.