2002–2003 Morbark Woodhog Recall: ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A CRACK COULD…
NHTSA campaign 04V126000 · Suspension · filed Mar 16, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN 16-TIRE TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH CAST AXLE HANGERS, A CRACK COULD DEVELOP IF THE LOADED TRAILERS STRUCK OBSTACLES OR ROAD HAZARDS WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE.
The risk
THE AXLE HANGER/SUSPENSION COULD BREAK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
HARLEY MURRAY WILL WELD OR REPLACE AXLE HANGER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY MURRAY AT 209-466-0266 OR MORBARK AT 1-989-866-2381.
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V126000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.