NHTSA Recall 16V067000
Filed by Genie Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-02-05. An estimated 6 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain model year 2016 TZ 34/20 trailer-mounted boom lifts manufactured January 5, 2016, to January 20, 2016. The affected lifts have bolts that attach the turntable to the rotation bearing that may not have been properly tightened.
Risk
If the bolts are not properly tightened, they may shear and the platform can fall, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Genie will notify owners, and dealers will correctly tighten the bolts attaching the turntable to the rotation bearing, free of charge. The began on March 9, 2016. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is Issue 121.
Manufacturer campaign number: Issue 121
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.