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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 01V071📅 Mar 8, 2001

2000–2001 Genie TMZ-34/19 & 2000–2001 Genie TMZ-50/30 recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Vehicle description: trailer mounted booms. The fender mounting components CAN crack and detach from the trailer.

💥 The risk

This condition CAN increase the risk of property damage, injury, or a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will replace the fender and mounting parts, as well as new tires and wheels. On TMZ-34/19 booms, a fixed axle will be installed (the new fenders do not work with the retractable axles). A new VIN number plate will be added to update the required tire information, as well as a number of updated decals and a new operator's manual. Owner notification began april 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact genie at 1-425-881-1800.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V071000
Manufacturer
GENIE INDUSTRIES
Vehicles affected
2,177
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 20, 2001
Built
Apr 15, 1998 – Feb 7, 2001
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V071 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V071?

2000–2001 Genie TMZ-34/19 & 2000–2001 Genie TMZ-50/30. 2,177 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Genie dealer to book the free repair.