NHTSA Recall 16V740000: Exterior lighting
MORBARK, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,331 vehicles. It affects 2008–2016 Morbark Beever.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V740000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | October 14, 2016 |
| Owner notification | January 9, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Side marker lights in an incorrect location may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 16V740000
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.