1999 GENIE TMZ-50/30 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 01V071000 on 03/07/2001
- Component:
- Structure:body:bumpers
- Manufactured:
- 04/14/1998 - 02/06/2001
- Affected:
- 2,177
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: trailer mounted booms. the fender mounting components can crack and detach from the trailer.
- Consequence:
- This condition can increase the risk of property damage, injury, or a crash.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the fender and mounting parts, as well as new tires and wheels. on tmz-34/19 booms, a fixed axle will be installed (the new fenders do not work with the retractable axles). a new vin number plate will be added to update the required tire information, as well as a number of updated decals and a new operator's manual. owner notification began april 20, 2001. 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 genie at 1-425-881-1800.
- Notes:
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V204000 on 05/09/2004
- Component:
- Equipment:mechanical
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1998 - 01/25/2004
- Affected:
- 1,043
- Defect:
- On certain trailer mounted booms, the hold-down latches that secure the mast are not being properly latched.
- Consequence:
- As a result, structural failure of the tongue tube could occur causing the trailer to become unstable during transport, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with a tongue reinforcement kit and installation instructions. the recall began on june 14, 2004. owners should contact genie at 1-866-927-7269.
- Notes:
- Genie recall no. 040601.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 04V278000 on 06/20/2004
- Component:
- Structure
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1998 - 01/25/2002
- Affected:
- 2,064
- Defect:
- On some trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, certain personnel platform elevating jibs and associated composite bearings can fail.
- Consequence:
- This can lead to damage and eventual failure of the jib structure, which could result in the platform dropping some distance.
- Correction:
- Genie will provide a jib assembly to the owners of the affected machines. the recall began on august 9, 2004. owners should contact genie at 1-800-536-1800.
- Notes:
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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