Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V612000 Reported August 23, 2016

Tail light location is incorrect/fmvss 108

Morbark, Inc. · N/A · 813 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V612000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Morbark, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
813
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 23, 2016
Completion Rate
16.11

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

Rear lights that cannot easily be seen increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Morbark, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V612000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V612000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V612000?

NHTSA recall 16V612000 was issued by Morbark, Inc. on August 23, 2016. It addresses: Tail light location is incorrect/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 813 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Morbark, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V612000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.