NHTSA Recall 16V612000: Exterior lighting
MORBARK, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 813 vehicles. It affects 2013–2016 Morbark Beever.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V612000 |
|---|---|
| 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 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."
Safety risk
Rear lights that cannot easily be seen increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 16V612000
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.