EquipmentRecall 16V-067 · 2016 Genie TZ-34/20
Genie Industries, Inc. recall 16V-067 covers 6 2016 Genie TZ-34/20 for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V067000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain model year 2016 TZ 34/20 trailer-mounted boom lifts manufactured January 5, 2016, to January 20, 2016. The affected lifts have bolts that attach the turntable to the rotation bearing that may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the bolts are not properly tightened, they may shear and the platform can fall, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Genie will notify owners, and dealers will correctly tighten the bolts attaching the turntable to the rotation bearing, free of charge. The began on March 9, 2016. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is Issue 121.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 5, 2016 to January 20, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.