NHTSA Recall 04V318000
Filed by Genie Industries, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2004-07-06. An estimated 240 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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).