EquipmentRecall 13V-420 · 2003–2012 Genie TZ-34
Genie Industries, Inc. recall 13V-420 covers 3,889 2003–2012 Genie TZ-34 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on September 12, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 22% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V420000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the outriggers do not remain stowed, the outriggers can strike objects in the trailers path, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.