GENIE TZ-34/20 2004: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V318000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GENIE | TZ-34/20 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-07-26 | 2004-07-06 | 2004-07-07 |
Production Dates: 2003-04-04 - 2003-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Genie Industries, Inc.
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS ARE EXPERIENCING STRUCTURAL FATIGUE, NEAR THE MOUNTING OF THE OUTRIGGER LIMIT SWITCH, DUE TO VIBRATION DURING ROAD TRAVEL.
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CHASSIS MAY BE COMPROMISED WHICH IN AN EXTREME CONDITION EVENTUALLY COULD BECOME UNSTABLE DURING TRANSPORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
GENIE WILL PROVIDE KITS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENIE AT 1-866-927-7269.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
