Morbark, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V740000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V740000 by Morbark, Inc.. Affecting model year 2008-2016 beever wood chippers, models m15r, m15rx, m18r, m18rx and m20r, manufactured january 5, 2008, to october 3, 2016 Includes 3,331 affected units, Incorrect Location of Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2008-2016 beever wood chippers, models m15r, m15rx, m18r, m18rx and m20r, manufactured january 5, 2008, to october 3, 2016
Defect 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."
Corrective Action
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.