12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 19V-253 · Genie vehicles
Genie Industries, Inc. recall 19V-253 covers 40 Genie vehicles for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q1) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V253000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2019 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer-mounted aerial devices. The battery cable ends at the quick disconnect may have been improperly crimped, resulting in possible excessive heat build-up of the conductor.
The risk
The excessive heat build-up can result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury at the work area.
The fix
Genie will notify owners and provide a replacement quick disconnect battery cable. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is 190009.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 9, 2019 to January 31, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.