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1998 Genie Tmz-34/19

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
1
Latest Aug 29, 2003
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Jun 7, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
0

Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1998 Genie Tmz-34/19, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V278000

STRUCTURE

Jun 7, 2004
2,064 units potentially affected
The defect: ON SOME TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, CERTAIN PERSONNEL PLATFORM ELEVATING JIBS AND ASSOCIATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS CAN FAIL.
The risk: THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE JIB STRUCTURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE PLATFORM DROPPING SOME DISTANCE.
The remedy: GENIE WILL PROVIDE A JIB ASSEMBLY TO THE OWNERS OF THE AFFECTED MACHINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 9, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENIE AT 1-800-536-1800.
GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
01V071000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

Mar 1, 2001
2,177 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS. THE FENDER MOUNTING COMPONENTS CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE TRAILER.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR A CRASH.
The 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.
GENIE INDUSTRIESView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Aug 29, 2003

THE CONSUMER CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT RECALL#01V071000 SUBJECT: FENDER MOUNTING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS ON RECALL BUT DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET SOME TYPE OF RESOLUTION FOR A MONTH NOW. THE CONSUMER SPOKE WITH GARY O. AT GENIE INDUSTRIES. CONSUMER REQUESTED A CALL BACK. *PH *SCC *JB

NHTSA ID
10031679

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Genie Tmz-34/19 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001020—
2000020—
1999020—
1998Viewing120—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.