The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V326000·Announced 2015-05-29

Genie TZ-34/20 Trailers Recalled for Outrigger Drift Risk

Genie is recalling 2015 TZ-34/20 trailers because out-of-specification cylinders may cause outriggers to drift, increasing the risk of tip-over and injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tip-over) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Genie Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 TZ-34/20 trailers manufactured between January 26, 2015, and February 24, 2015. The recall involves 26 units.

The defect involves out-of-specification cylinders that may cause the stabilizing outriggers to drift while the boom lift is in use. If the outriggers drift, the lift may tip over, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.

Terex will notify owners on behalf of Genie. Dealers will replace the cylinder in the affected outrigger assemblies free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2015. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GENIE TZ-34/20
Brand
GENIE
Manufacturer
Genie Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TZ-34/20

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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