Morbark, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Morbark, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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October 14, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Location of Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 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."

NHTSA ID: 16V740000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,331

Consequence Summary:

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

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 1.17

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August 23, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Tail Light Location is Incorrect/FMVSS 108

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."

NHTSA ID: 16V612000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 813

Consequence Summary:

Rear lights that cannot easily be seen increase the risk of a crash.

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 16.11

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August 23, 2016

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Missing Reflex Reflectors/FMVSS 108

Morbark, Inc. (Morbark) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Beever wood chipper trailers manufactured January 5, 2009, to August 3, 2016. The affected trailers are missing reflex reflectors. 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."

NHTSA ID: 16V611000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,741

Consequence Summary:

Without reflectors, the wood chipper trailer may be less visible to other traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Morbark will notify owners and provide them with reflectors to install, free of charge. The recall on November 4, 2016. Owners may contact Morbark customer service at 1-517-866-2381.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 9.19

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