2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2012-01-26
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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 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.