NHTSA Recall 00V358002: Suspension

MORBARK, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on January 26, 2001, covering an estimated 98 vehicles. It affects 2000 Morbark Morbark.

vehicles potentially affected

model affected

NHTSA campaign	00V358002
Component	SUSPENSION
Report received	January 26, 2001
Initiated by	NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Dexter axle will inspect and repair the affected axles free of charge.

Notes

Dexter axle will notify owners.owner notification began october 26, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact dexter axle at 800-400-2164 or morbark at 1-517-866-2381.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V358002

Make and model	Model years
Morbark Morbark	2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.