NHTSA Recall 11V373000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V373000; Date: Jul. 21, 2011
Failure of the motor controller can result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
9999 Genie Motor Controller; 2011 Genie Tz-34; 2011 Genie Tz-50
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Genie Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 354
Recall Summary:
Genie is recalling certain tz-34 and tz-50 trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, manufactured from may 02, 2011, through June 30, 2011, that are equipped with a newly designed motor controller component. This component is also installed as a service part replacement on tmz 34/19 and tmz 50 as part number 96769 and kit 99854 from April 13, 2011, through July 13, 2011. The motor controller can fail.
How to Fix:
Genie will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on August 2, 2011. Owners may contact genie's service department at 1-800-536-1800.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 2, 2011
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