| Make : GENIE | Model : TMZ-50/30 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 19990101 - 20040126 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V204000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040616 | Date Received by ODI: 20040504 | Date Added to Database: 20040510 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENIE MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 040601 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1043 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS, THE HOLD-DOWN LATCHES THAT SECURE THE MAST ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY LATCHED. |
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Consequence:
AS A RESULT, STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TONGUE TUBE COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE TRAILER TO BECOME UNSTABLE DURING TRANSPORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A TONGUE REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENIE AT 1-866-927-7269. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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