2008 Morbark Beever problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2008 Morbark Beever — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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How does 2008 compare to other Beever years?

Beever NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2008 Morbark Beever have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V740000LightingOctober 14, 2016 · 3,331 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

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.

2008 Morbark Beever — common questions

Is the 2008 Morbark Beever reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2008 Morbark Beever have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2008 Morbark Beever. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2008 compare to other Beever years?

Does the 2008 Morbark Beever have recalls?

2008 Morbark Beever — common questions

Is the 2008 Morbark Beever reliable?

Does the 2008 Morbark Beever have recalls?

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