Recall 16V611 covers 2,741 2009-2016 Morbark Beever wood chipper trailers missing reflex reflectors. Morbark provides free reflectors so traffic can see the trailer.
Morbark is recalling 2,741 2009-2016 Beever wood chipper trailers because they are missing reflex reflectors required by federal lighting rules. Without those reflectors, the trailer is less visible to other traffic and crash risk increases; Morbark dealers will add the reflectors free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The reflex reflectors on a 2009-2016 Morbark Beever wood chipper trailer are passive safety pieces mounted on the trailer exterior. They do not use bulbs or wiring. They reflect light from another vehicle's headlights so the trailer's outline is easier to see when it is parked, towed, or viewed from an angle in dark conditions.
On affected Beever trailers, those required reflectors were left off during manufacturing. Morbark traced the problem to a misunderstanding of the reflector requirement for these products, not to a broken lamp, failed wire, or owner-caused damage. Because the reflectors are missing, the trailer does not match the exterior lighting equipment required for this model range.
There is no warning sign before failure. The trailer was built without the required reflectors, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see a mechanical symptom while towing it.
Who's affected?
Covers the Beever line across eight model years, all tied to the same exterior lighting component.
| 2009 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2015 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
| 2012 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
| 2016 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
| 2013 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
| 2010 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
| 2011 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
| 2014 Morbark Beever | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 2,741 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A Beever wood chipper trailer without required reflectors is harder for other drivers to see, especially in low light or traffic, which increases crash risk. Use extra caution until the reflector kit is installed, and check that all trailer lighting and markings are visible before towing. Repair is free at any franchised Morbark dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2016 Morbark Beever wood chipper trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Morbark customer service at 1-517-866-2381 to request the free reflector kit.
- Install the reflectors before towing the trailer so other traffic can see it more clearly.
- Keep the recall notice with your trailer paperwork, or reference recall number 16V611 when you call.
- Avoid towing the trailer at night until the reflectors are installed.
What happens at the repair
Morbark sends the reflex reflector decals for the affected Beever chipper trailers at no charge. The basic repair is placement of those reflector decals so the trailer has the required reflective markings. If you are comfortable installing them, follow Morbark's instructions and place the decals exactly as directed. If you want help, contact Morbark customer service or a Morbark distributor and ask the service desk to place the reflector decals correctly. The reflector decals are free under the recall.
Timeline
| August 23, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| September 30, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 3, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 14, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 4, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V611?
Recall 16V611 covers 2,741 2009-2016 Morbark Beever wood chipper trailers that are missing reflex reflectors. Without those reflectors, the trailer is less visible to other traffic, increasing crash risk. Morbark provides the reflectors free of charge.
What should I do if my 2009-2016 Morbark Beever is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 16V611. If it is, contact Morbark customer service at 1-517-866-2381 and ask for the free reflector remedy. Reference recall 16V611 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost. Morbark provides the missing reflex reflectors free of charge, and the remedy applies even if you bought the wood chipper trailer used.
What is the safety risk with this Morbark Beever recall?
The safety risk is reduced visibility. The missing reflex reflectors make the wood chipper trailer harder for other drivers to see, which increases crash risk in traffic or low-light conditions. Confirm the VIN and complete the free reflector remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V611000 |
|---|---|
| Morbark customer service | 1-517-866-2381 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V611 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V611000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →