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2004 Genie TZ-50Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Genie TZ-50, most often about the equipment. 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 problem1Equipment

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 11, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Genie TZ-50 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
Equipment10
Suspension10

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

3 recalls

2004 Genie TZ-50 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 07V-141 · Mar 27, 2007 · 81 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 06V-484 · Dec 15, 2006 · 347 vehicles

Risk. 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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: linkages

Recall 06V-169 · May 18, 2006 · 5,072 vehicles

Risk. INCREASED WEAR FOR THE DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS CAN OCCUR CREATING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY.

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

2004 vs. every other TZ-50 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 TZ-50 median. How we score

'04'05'07'09'10'11'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What TZ-50 owners report

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

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GENIE TZ50 TOWABLE LIFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ALUMINUM OUTRIGGER FELL OFF DURING TRANSPORT DUE TO THE DISINTEGRATION OF A RUBBER WASHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND AGREED TO REPLACE THE WASHER THAT WAS DAMAGED, BUT WOULD NOT SUPPLY A…
Complaint 10461181 · Jun 11, 2012

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