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1999 Genie TMZ-50/30Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Genie TMZ-50/30, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 27, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Genie TMZ-50/30 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
Electrical system10

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

3 recalls

1999 Genie TMZ-50/30 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 →

–no report yet

Equipment: mechanical

Recall 04V-204 · May 4, 2004 · 1,043 vehicles

Risk. AS A RESULT, STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TONGUE TUBE COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE TRAILER TO BECOME UNSTABLE DURING TRANSPORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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

1999 vs. every other TMZ-50/30 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-50/30 median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TMZ-50/30 owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GENIE TMZ-50/30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF ANY MOISTURE REACHES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE NO ONE WAS OPERATING THE…
Complaint 10228985 · May 27, 2008

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