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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- 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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