Morbark, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Morbark, Inc. in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 26, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MORBARK/DEXTER AXLE/AXLES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES THAT WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A BEARING OPTION KNOWN AS NEV-R-LUBE. THE OPTIONAL HUB UTILIZES A SEALED CARTRIDGE BEARING WHICH IS HELD IN PLACE WITH A RETAINING RING THAT PREVENTS THE HUB FROM SHIFTING ON THE BEARING. SOME OF THESE AXLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE RETAINING RING.

NHTSA ID: 00V358002

Component:

# of Units Affected: 98

Consequence Summary:

THE ABSENCE OF THE RETAINING RING CAN ALLOW THE HUB TO SHIFT INWARD AND MAY RESULT IN BRAKE INTERFERENCE OR TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. BRAKING PROBLEMS CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TIRE CONTACT TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING AND POTENTIALLY LEAD TO A FIRE OR CAUSE THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT.

Corrective Action:

DEXTER AXLE WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED AXLES FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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