Recall 12V-022: Genie Motor Controller, 2010–2011 Genie TZ-34 and 1 more

GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jan 26, 2012, covering about 537 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-022
Report date
Jan 26, 2012
Vehicles affected
537
Owners notified
Mar 8, 2012

The problem

Genie is recalling certain tz-34 and tz-50 trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, manufactured from january 1, 2010, through may 1, 2011, because the motor controller can fail. This component was also installed as a service part replacement on tmz 34/19 and tmz 50 units as part number 96769 and kit 99854 from january 1, 2010, through august 7, 2011. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall. Please see recall campaign number 11v-373.

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 march 8, 2012. 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
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V022000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Genie Motor Controller—All years
Genie TZ-342010, 2011All years
Genie TZ-502010, 2011All 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 12V-022?

Genie is recalling certain tz-34 and tz-50 trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, manufactured from january 1, 2010, through may 1, 2011, because the motor controller can fail. This component was also installed as a service part replacement on tmz 34/19 and tmz 50 units as part number 96769 and kit 99854 from january 1, 2010, through august 7, 2011. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall. Please see recall campaign number 11v-373.

How is recall 12V-022 fixed?

Genie will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on march 8, 2012. 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.