Morbark Beever recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 14, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Alamo Group Inc. recalls 2008–2016 Morbark Beever

Recall number

16V740000

Brand / firm

Morbark

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,331 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.