Genie Industries, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2004
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by Genie Industries, Inc. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
July 6, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GENIE/BOOM STRUCTURAL FATIGUE
CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS ARE EXPERIENCING STRUCTURAL FATIGUE, NEAR THE MOUNTING OF THE OUTRIGGER LIMIT SWITCH, DUE TO VIBRATION DURING ROAD TRAVEL.
NHTSA ID: 04V318000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 240
Consequence Summary:
THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE CHASSIS MAY BE COMPROMISED WHICH IN AN EXTREME CONDITION EVENTUALLY COULD BECOME UNSTABLE DURING TRANSPORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
GENIE WILL PROVIDE KITS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENIE AT 1-866-927-7269.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 7, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
GENIE/ELEVATING JIB
ON SOME TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, CERTAIN PERSONNEL PLATFORM ELEVATING JIBS AND ASSOCIATED COMPOSITE BEARINGS CAN FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 04V278000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,064
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE JIB STRUCTURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE PLATFORM DROPPING SOME DISTANCE.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 4, 2004
(Campaign #: 040601)
GENIE/TONGUE REINFORCEMENT
ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS, THE HOLD-DOWN LATCHES THAT SECURE THE MAST ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY LATCHED.
NHTSA ID: 04V204000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,043
Consequence Summary:
AS A RESULT, STRUCTURAL FAILURE OF THE TONGUE TUBE COULD OCCUR CAUSING THE TRAILER TO BECOME UNSTABLE DURING TRANSPORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A TONGUE REINFORCEMENT KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GENIE AT 1-866-927-7269.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No