1998 Genie TMZ-34/19 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Structure
On some trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, certain personnel platform elevating jibs and associated composite bearings can fail.
Remedy: Genie will provide a jib assembly to the owners of the affected machines. The recall began on august 9, 2004. Owners should contact genie at 1-800-536-1800.
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Bumpers (structure)
Vehicle description: trailer mounted booms. The fender mounting components can crack and detach from the trailer.
Remedy: 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The consumer called the manufacturer about recall#01v071000 subject: fender mounting. The manufacturer stated that the equipment is on recall but doesn't know how to remedy the problem. The consumer h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 29, 2003 · Structure
Compare Genie TMZ-34/19 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Genie TMZ-34/19 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Genie TMZ-34/19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Genie TMZ-34/19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Genie TMZ-34/19 | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19
How do I know if my 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1998 Genie TMZ-34/19; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Genie dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 01V071000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Genie models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.