The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V627000·Announced 2024-08-21

Morbark Recalls 2018-2024 Trailers Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Alamo Group is recalling specific Morbark trailers because loose wires in the power module may cause electrical arcing and fire.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Alamo Group Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2024 Morbark EB1821, EB2131, EB2230, and M20 trailers. The recall involves 128 units where the electrical wires in the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be loose.

Loose wires can contact the PDM plate, resulting in electrical arcing between the wiring and the plate. This electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will secure the electrical wires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 18, 2024. Owners may contact Morbark's customer service at 1-800-255-8839 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MORBARK M20, EEGER BEEVER 2131, EEGER BEEVER 1821, EEGER BEEVER 2230
Brand
MORBARK
Manufacturer
Alamo Group Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
128

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • M20
  • EEGER BEEVER 2131
  • EEGER BEEVER 1821
  • EEGER BEEVER 2230

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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