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Genie TZ-34 recalls

There are 7 safety recalls on record for the Genie TZ-34, covering 5,091 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Genie TZ-34 recalls by model year

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EquipmentReported October 15, 2020 · 8 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 20V637000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported March 28, 2019 · 40 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2019 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer-mounted aerial devices. The battery cable ends at the quick disconnect may have been improperly crimped, resulting in possible excessive heat build-up of the conductor.
Risk
The excessive heat build-up can result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury at the work area.
Remedy
Genie will notify owners and provide a replacement quick disconnect battery cable. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1‑800‑536‑1800. Genie's number for this recall is 190009.

Recall number 19V253000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported September 12, 2013 · 3,889 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain model year 2003-2012 TZ-34 aerial work platform trailers manufactured October 1, 2002, through July 12, 2012. In the affected trailers, the outrigger assembly may not remain stowed upright while the trailer is being transported.
Risk
If the outriggers do not remain stowed, the outriggers can strike objects in the trailers path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Genie will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger control manifold. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owners may contact the Terex AWP at 1‑800‑536‑1800. Genie's recall number is SN 130009.

Recall number 13V420000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported January 26, 2012 · 537 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Failure of the motor controller can result in a fire.
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.

Recall number 12V022000 · Recall details

Equipment: electricalReported July 21, 2011 · 354 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
Failure of the motor controller can result in a fire.
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.

Recall number 11V373000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported June 22, 2010 · 75 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Genie is recalling certain model year 2009 tz-34 and tz-50 vehicles manufactured from april 1 through august 31, 2009, equipped with trailer mounted aerial work platform booms. Material used in the platform support components was not in compliance the manufacturer's specifications.
Risk
This could result in cracking of the supporting structure and ultimately result in the platform falling, possibly resulting in personal injury to the operator.
Remedy
Genie will notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized genie dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on august 31, 2010. Owners may contact genie at 1‑800‑536‑1800.

Recall number 10V286000 · Recall details

StructureReported December 12, 2007 · 188 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, the turntable bearing bolts may not be tightened to specifications. Bolts that are under-torqued can come loose over time.
Risk
This could cause the turntable lift structure to separate from the chassis resulting in the platform falling increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
Repair instructions will be mailed to owners advising them to torque the turntable bearing bolts to specifications. The recall began on january 14, 2008. Owners may contact genie at 1‑800‑536‑1800.

Recall number 07V558000 · Recall details

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Genie TZ-34 have?

7, covering equipment, electrical system and structure.

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