2020 Genie Tz-50 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2020-10-15 · campaign 20V637000 · 8 vehicles
Defect: Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2020 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer mounted boom lifts. The bolts that connect the slew turntable bearing to the chassis may have been under tightened.
Risk: The loose bearing may affect the stability of the lift, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Genie will notify owners, and Genie technicians will properly tighten the slew bearing bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is Issue 240.
Structure 2020-09-10 · campaign 20V552000 · 14 vehicles
Defect: Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2020 TZ-50 trailers. The bolted joints of the tongue structure may loosen and possibly separate from the main chassis.
Risk: The separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Genie will notify owners, and dealers will torque the bolted joints to specification (90 ft-lbs), free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.