2016 Genie TZ-34/20 Recall: Affected lifts have bolts that attach the turntable to the rotation…
NHTSA campaign 16V067000 · Equipment · filed Feb 5, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain model year 2016 TZ 34/20 trailer-mounted boom lifts manufactured January 5, 2016, to January 20, 2016. The affected lifts have bolts that attach the turntable to the rotation bearing that may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the bolts are not properly tightened, they may shear and the platform can fall, increasing the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Genie will notify owners, and dealers will correctly tighten the bolts attaching the turntable to the rotation bearing, free of charge. The began on March 9, 2016. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is Issue 121.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V067000 (manufacturer number Issue 121). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.