Recalls for 2007 Genie Tz-34

DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 2007-12-12
Description
On certain trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, the turntable bearing bolts may not be tightened to specifications.  Bolts that are under-torqued can come loose over time.

Consequence
This could cause the turntable lift structure to separate from the chassis resulting in the platform falling increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Corrective Action
Repair instructions will be mailed to owners advising them to torque the turntable bearing bolts to specifications.  The recall began on january 14, 2008.  Owners may contact genie at 1-800-536-1800.

Notes
Genie recall no.  070009.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.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2013-09-24
Description
Genie industries, inc.  (genie) is recalling certain model year 2003-2012 tz-34 aerial work platform trailers manufactured october 1, 2002, through july 12, 2012.  In the affected trailers, the outrigger assembly may not remain stowed upright while the trailer is being transported.

Consequence
If the outriggers do not remain stowed, the outriggers can strike objects in the trailers path, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Genie will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger control manifold.  The recall is expected to begin during november 2013.  Owners may contact the terex awp at 1-800-536-1800.  Genie's recall number is sn 130009.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.