EquipmentRecall 20V-637 · Genie vehicles
Genie Industries, Inc. recall 20V-637 covers 8 Genie vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V637000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2020 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer mounted boom lifts. The bolts that connect the slew turntable bearing to the chassis may have been under tightened.
The risk
The loose bearing may affect the stability of the lift, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Genie will notify owners, and Genie technicians will properly tighten the slew bearing bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is Issue 240.
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.