NHTSA recall 04V318000
Structure
Genie TZ-34/20
Reported Jul 6, 2004240 vehicles affectedGENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Apr 4, 2003 – Oct 1, 2003
The 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.
The 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.
The remedy
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.