GENIE TZ-50 2004: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V484000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GENIE | TZ-50 | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-01-11 | 2006-12-15 | 2006-12-27 |
Production Dates: 2004-02-12 - 2005-05-19
Manufacturers Involved: Genie Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 060010
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 347
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, THE OUTRIGGERS "STABILIZERS" CAN FUNCTION WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN A FULLY STOWED POSITION.
THE DOWN LIMIT SWITCH AND ITS LOCATION ON THE MACHINE ALLOW THE LIMIT SWITCH TO BE ACTIVATED WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE BOOM ARM, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE THE OUTRIGGERS WHILE THE PLATFORM IS ELEVATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
GENIE WILL PROVIDE A LIMIT SWITCH REPLACEMENT KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF ALL AFFECTED MACHINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENIE AT 1-877-738-7530.
GENIE RECALL NO. 060010.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
