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2011 Genie Tz-50 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that 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.

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Recall campaignsA 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.
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Newest Jan 26, 2012
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open 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.
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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

12V022000

EQUIPMENT

Jan 26, 2012
537 units potentially affected
The defect: GENIE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TZ-34 AND TZ-50 TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, BECAUSE THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN FAIL. THIS COMPONENT WAS ALSO INSTALLED AS A SERVICE PART REPLACEMENT ON TMZ 34/19 AND TMZ 50 UNITS AS PART NUMBER 96769 AND KIT 99854 FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2011. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL. PLEASE SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V-373.
The risk: FAILURE OF THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: GENIE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENIE'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-536-1800.
GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
11V373000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Jul 21, 2011
354 units potentially affected
The defect: GENIE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TZ-34 AND TZ-50 TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 02, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MOTOR CONTROLLER COMPONENT. THIS COMPONENT IS ALSO INSTALLED AS A SERVICE PART REPLACEMENT ON TMZ 34/19 AND TMZ 50 AS PART NUMBER 96769 AND KIT 99854 FROM APRIL 13, 2011, THROUGH JULY 13, 2011. THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN FAIL.
The risk: FAILURE OF THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: GENIE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENIE'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-536-1800.
GENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A 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.
Safety investigation
NHTSA 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.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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