Make : GENIE | Model : TZ-34/20 | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030404 - 20031001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V318000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20040726 | Date Received by ODI: 20040706 | Date Added to Database: 20040707 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: GENIE MANUFACTURING, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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Component: STRUCTURE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 240 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS ARE EXPERIENCING STRUCTURAL FATIGUE, NEAR THE MOUNTING OF THE OUTRIGGER LIMIT SWITCH, DUE TO VIBRATION DURING ROAD TRAVEL. |
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Consequence:
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CHASSIS MAY BE COMPROMISED WHICH IN AN EXTREME CONDITION EVENTUALLY COULD BECOME UNSTABLE DURING TRANSPORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
GENIE WILL PROVIDE KITS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENIE AT 1-866-927-7269. |
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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). |