2004 GENIE TZ-50 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 GENIE TZ-50
The 2004 GENIE TZ-50 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING:LINKAGES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 GENIE TZ-50
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2004 GENIE TZ-50, potentially affecting up to 5,500 vehicles.
Recall 07V141000 — STRUCTURE
| 81 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, THE HOLD DOWN BRACKET THAT SECURES THE MAST/UPPER STRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORT MAY BECOME DAMAGED OR LOOSE OVER TIME. IF THE MAST HOLD-DOWN BRACKET SUSTAINS STRUCTURAL DAMAGE, IT MAY NO LONGER BE CAPABLE OF HOLDING THE TRAILER MAST IN PLACE DURING TRANSPORT.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN UPPER STRUCTURE MOVEMENT AND COULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE TRAILER BECOMING UNSTABLE WHEN ROUNDING A CORNER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: GENIE WILL PROVIDE A MAST CRADLE REPLACEMENT KIT TO OWNERS OF ALL AFFECTED MACHINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENIE AT 866-927-7269.
View full details →Recall 06V484000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 347 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, THE OUTRIGGERS (STABILIZERS) CAN FUNCTION WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN A FULLY STOWED POSITION.
Consequence: THE DOWN LIMIT SWITCH AND ITS LOCATION ON THE MACHINE ALLOW THE LIMIT SWITCH TO BE ACTIVATED WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE BOOM ARM, MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO RAISE THE OUTRIGGERS WHILE THE PLATFORM IS ELEVATED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OPERATOR.
Remedy: GENIE WILL PROVIDE A LIMIT SWITCH REPLACEMENT KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS OF ALL AFFECTED MACHINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENIE AT 1-877-738-7530.
View full details →Recall 06V169000 — STEERING:LINKAGES
| 5,072 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE DRAG LINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE PITMAN ARM AND STEERING ARM MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. RESIDUAL GREASE AND PAINT WHICH WAS APPLIED AS A RUST INHIBITOR ON THE STEERING ARM MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO A LOSS OF TORQUE AFTER ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: INCREASED WEAR FOR THE DRAGLINK CONNECTIONS CAN OCCUR CREATING A NOTICEABLE INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF STEERING WHEEL FREE PLAY. IF THIS CONDITION WAS IGNORED, A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING ARM TIGHTNESS AND REMOVE ALL GREASE AND PAINT FROM THE STEERING ARMS AND RETORQUE THE DRAGLINK ATTACHMENT NUTS AT THE STEERING ARM AND PITMAN ARM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 GENIE TZ-50
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 GENIE TZ-50. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GENIE TZ50 TOWABLE LIFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ALUMINUM OUTRIGGER FELL OFF DURING TRANSPORT DUE TO THE DISINTEGRATION OF A RUBBER WASHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND AGREED TO REPLACE THE WASHER THAT WAS DAMAGED, BUT WOULD NOT SUPPLY A KIT TO PREVENT THE OTHER THREE FROM HAVING THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. UPDATED 07/10/12*LJ
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GENIE TZ50 TOWABLE LIFT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE ALUMINUM OUTRIGGER FELL OFF DURING TRANSPORT DUE TO THE DISINTEGRATION OF A RUBBER WASHER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND AGREED TO REPLACE THE WASHER THAT WAS DAMAGED, BUT WOULD NOT SUPPLY A KIT TO PREVENT THE OTHER THREE FROM HAVING THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. UPDATED 07/10/12*LJ
Safety Rating for the 2004 GENIE TZ-50
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 GENIE TZ-50 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 GENIE TZ-50
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 GENIE TZ-50
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GENIE TZ-50
- 2004 GENIE TZ-50 (current)
- 2005 GENIE TZ-50 — 0 complaints
- 2007 GENIE TZ-50 — 0 complaints
- 2009 GENIE TZ-50 — 0 complaints
Other GENIE Models
- GENIE TMZ-34/19 — 1 total complaint
- GENIE TMZ-50/30 — 1 total complaint
- GENIE TZ-34 — 0 total complaints
- GENIE TZ-34/20 — 0 total complaints