NHTSA recall campaign
04V204000
ManufacturerGENIE INDUSTRIES, INC.Reported2004-05-04Affected1,043 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN TRAILER MOUNTED BOOMS, THE HOLD-DOWN LATCHES THAT SECURE THE MAST ARE NOT BEING PROPERLY LATCHED.
Risk
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →