2015 Morbark Beever recalls and problems
The 2015 Morbark Beever has 3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Morbark dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2015 Morbark Beever vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2015 Morbark Beever recalls
Recall 16V-740: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 16V-612: Exterior Lighting
Problem: 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."
Risk: Rear lights that cannot easily be seen increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 16V-611: Exterior Lighting
Problem: Morbark, Inc. (Morbark) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Beever wood chipper trailers manufactured January 5, 2009, to August 3, 2016. The affected trailers are missing reflex reflectors. 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: Without reflectors, the wood chipper trailer may be less visible to other traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Morbark will notify owners and provide them with reflectors to install, free of charge. The recall on November 4, 2016. Owners may contact Morbark customer service at 1-517-866-2381.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Morbark Beever have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2015 Morbark Beever: 16V-740 (exterior lighting), 16V-612 (exterior lighting), 16V-611 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Morbark recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Morbark dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.