NHTSA Recall 16V611000: Exterior lighting
MORBARK, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,741 vehicles. It affects 2009–2016 Morbark Beever.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V611000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | August 23, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Without reflectors, the wood chipper trailer may be less visible to other traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V611000
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.