Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
- Component
- Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
- Manufacturer
- Genie Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 40
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-03-28
- Owners notified
- 2019-05-23
Defect description
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2019 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer-mounted aerial devices. The battery cable ends at the quick disconnect may have been improperly crimped, resulting in possible excessive heat build-up of the conductor.
Safety risk
The excessive heat build-up can result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury at the work area.
Manufacturer remedy
Genie will notify owners and provide a replacement quick disconnect battery cable. The recall began May 23, 2019. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is 190009.