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- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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."
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Beever wood chippers may have their side marker lights mounted too high to be easily seen by other drivers. This means the vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
When side marker lights are in the wrong location, other motorists may have a harder time noticing the chipper, especially at night or in low visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will relocate the rear side marker lights at no charge, and Morbark will notify owners directly. You can also contact Morbark customer service at 1-517-866-2381, and you should check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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