| Make : GENIE | Model : TMZ-50/30 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980415 - 20010207 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V071000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010420 | Date Received by ODI: 20010301 | Date Added to Database: 20010308 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENIE INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2177 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS. THE FENDER MOUNTING COMPONENTS CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE TRAILER. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FENDER AND MOUNTING PARTS, AS WELL AS NEW TIRES AND WHEELS. ON TMZ-34/19 BOOMS, A FIXED AXLE WILL BE INSTALLED (THE NEW FENDERS DO NOT WORK WITH THE RETRACTABLE AXLES). A NEW VIN NUMBER PLATE WILL BE ADDED TO UPDATE THE REQUIRED TIRE INFORMATION, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF UPDATED DECALS AND A NEW OPERATOR'S MANUAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GENIE AT 1-425-881-1800. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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