NHTSA Recall 01V071000
Filed by Genie Industries, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2001-03-01. An estimated 2,177 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS. THE FENDER MOUNTING COMPONENTS CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE TRAILER.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).