CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2020 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer mounted boom lifts. The bolts that connect the slew turntable bearing to the chassis may have been under tightened.
- Risk
- The loose bearing may affect the stability of the lift, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Genie will notify owners, and Genie technicians will properly tighten the slew bearing bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is Issue 240.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2020 trailer-mounted boom lifts may have bolts connecting the slew turntable bearing to the chassis that were not tightened enough. A loose bearing can affect the stability of the lift.
This instability raises the risk of personal injury for operators and anyone working near the equipment. If you own an affected unit, stop using it until the bolts have been checked and tightened.
Genie will notify owners, and Genie technicians will properly tighten the slew bearing bolts at no cost to you. Contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800 (reference Issue 240), and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Genie TZ-34 | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Genie TZ-50 | 2020 |