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SevereNHTSA·20V552000·Announced 2020-09-10

Genie Recalls 2020 TZ-50 Trailers Due to Tongue Structure Defect

Genie is recalling 2020 TZ-50 trailers because bolted joints on the tongue structure may loosen and separate, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tongue structure separation) which increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Genie Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 TZ-50 trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the bolted joints of the tongue structure may loosen and possibly separate from the main chassis.

This separation may increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 7, 2020.

Genie will notify owners, and dealers will torque the bolted joints to specification (90 ft-lbs) free of charge. 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-50
Brand
GENIE
Manufacturer
Genie Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
14

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-50

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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