2010 GENIE TZ-50 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

10V619000 on 12/13/2010

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

01/24/2010 - 03/11/2010

Affected:

19

Defect:

Genie is recalling certain model year 2011 tz-50 trailers. materials used in the boom and chassis components are susceptible to cracking.

Consequence:

Cracking in these supporting structures could result in the platform falling, increasing the risk of injuries and/or a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Genie will be contacting dealers and machine owners to arrange for the work to be done at a specified genie facility. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2011. owners may contact genie's service department at 800-536-1800.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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Campaign:

12V022000 on 01/25/2012

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

12/31/2009 - 04/30/2011

Affected:

537

Defect:

Genie is recalling certain tz-34 and tz-50 trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, manufactured from january 1, 2010, through may 1, 2011, because the motor controller can fail. this component was also installed as a service part replacement on tmz 34/19 and tmz 50 units as part number 96769 and kit 99854 from january 1, 2010, through august 7, 2011. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall. please see recall campaign number 11v-373.

Consequence:

Failure of the motor controller can result in a fire.

Correction:

Genie will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2012. owners may contact genie's service department at 1-800-536-1800.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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