Genie Tz-50 2004
Model Tz-50 made in 2004 by Genie got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and structure.
Model 2004
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V484000 | GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 02/12/2004 to 05/19/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 347 | 01/11/2007 | MFR | GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/15/2006 | 12/27/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, the outriggers (stabilizers) can function when the machine is not in a fully stowed position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Genie recall no. 060010.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V169000 | HINO MOTORS SALES U.S.A., INC. | from 10/01/2004 to 03/25/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 5072 | 05/12/2006 | MFR | GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | 05/18/2006 | 05/18/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trucks, during assembly, the drag link attachment nuts at the pitman arm and steering arm may have been incorrectly torqued. residual grease and paint which was applied as a rust inhibitor on the steering arm may have contributed to a loss of torque after assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Increased wear for the draglink connections can occur creating a noticeable increase in the amount of steering wheel free play. if this condition was ignored, a loss of steering control of the vehicle could occur which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the steering arm tightness and remove all grease and paint from the steering arms and retorque the draglink attachment nuts at the steering arm and pitman arm. the recall began on may 12, 2006. owners may contact hino at 1-248-648-6430. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Hino recall no. m0050.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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V141000 | GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 02/12/2004 to 05/13/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 81 | 04/05/2007 | MFR | GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/27/2007 | 03/27/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, the hold down bracket that secures the mast/upper structure for transport may become damaged or loose over time. if the mast hold-down bracket sustains structural damage, it may no longer be capable of holding the trailer mast in place during transport. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in upper structure movement and could contribute to the trailer becoming unstable when rounding a corner, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Genie will provide a mast cradle replacement kit to owners of all affected machines free of charge. the recall began on april 5, 2007. owners may contact genie at 866-927-7269. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Genie recall no. 060013.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||