Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V740000 Reported October 14, 2016

Incorrect location of side marker lights/fmvss 108

Morbark, Inc. · N/A · 3,331 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V740000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Morbark, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,331
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 14, 2016
Completion Rate
1.17

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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 16V740000 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 16V740000

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

What is recall 16V740000?

NHTSA recall 16V740000 was issued by Morbark, Inc. on October 14, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect location of side marker lights/fmvss 108. The recall affects approximately 3,331 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 16V740000 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.