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1998 Genie TMZ-34/19Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 7, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1998 Genie TMZ-34/19 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure

Recall 04V-278 · Jun 7, 2004 · 2,064 vehicles

Risk. THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE JIB STRUCTURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE PLATFORM DROPPING SOME DISTANCE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Genie.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other TMZ-34/19 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the TMZ-34/19 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TMZ-34/19 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL#01V071000 SUBJECT: FENDER MOUNTING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS ON RECALL BUT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET SOME TYPE OF RESOLUTION FOR A MONTH NOW. THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH GARY O. AT…
Complaint 10031679 · Aug 29, 2003

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