Recall 11V-373: Genie Motor Controller, 2011 Genie TZ-34 and 1 more

GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 21, 2011, covering about 354 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-373
Report date
Jul 21, 2011
Vehicles affected
354
Owners notified
Aug 2, 2011

The problem

Genie is recalling certain tz-34 and tz-50 trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, manufactured from may 02, 2011, through june 30, 2011, that are equipped with a newly designed motor controller component. This component is also installed as a service part replacement on tmz 34/19 and tmz 50 as part number 96769 and kit 99854 from april 13, 2011, through july 13, 2011. The motor controller can fail.

The risk

Failure of the motor controller can result in a fire.

The fix

Genie will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 2, 2011. Owners may contact genie's service department at 1-800-536-1800.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerGENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentEquipment › Electrical
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V373000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Genie Motor Controller—All years
Genie TZ-342011All years
Genie TZ-502011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-373?

Genie is recalling certain tz-34 and tz-50 trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, manufactured from may 02, 2011, through june 30, 2011, that are equipped with a newly designed motor controller component. This component is also installed as a service part replacement on tmz 34/19 and tmz 50 as part number 96769 and kit 99854 from april 13, 2011, through july 13, 2011. The motor controller can fail.

How is recall 11V-373 fixed?

Genie will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on august 2, 2011. Owners may contact genie's service department at 1-800-536-1800.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.