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NHTSA Recall 01V071000: Bumpers (structure)

GENIE INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,177 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Genie TMZ-34/19.

2,177
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2001
owners notified (April 20)
NHTSA campaign01V071000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › BUMPERS
Report receivedMarch 1, 2001
Owner notificationApril 20, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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

Safety risk

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

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 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).

Vehicles covered by recall 01V071000

Make and modelModel years
Genie TMZ-34/191998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Genie TMZ-50/301998, 1999, 2000, 2001

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.