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1999 Genie Tmz-50/30

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 May 27, 2008
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.
3
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 1999 Genie Tmz-50/30, most frequently naming the electrical category. 3 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

  • Electrical1100.0%

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

3 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
04V204000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

May 4, 2004
1,043 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS, THE HOLD-DOWN LATCHES THAT SECURE THE MAST ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY LATCHED.
The risk: 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.
The 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.
GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 040601View 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

Electrical
Filed May 27, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 GENIE TMZ-50/30. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IF ANY MOISTURE REACHES THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OR IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILS. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE NO ONE WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE, IT BEGAN MOVING ON ITS OWN. THE CONTROL PANEL WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THE MILEAGES WERE NOT APPLICABLE. UPDATED 10/30/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/30/08. *JB

NHTSA ID
10228985
Incident
Feb 1, 2006

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Genie Tmz-50/30 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004010—
2003010—
2002020—
2001030—
2000030—
1999Viewing130—
1998010—

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.