Does the 2011 Genie TZ-34 have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 3 for the 2011 Genie TZ-34. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

How do I know if a recall applies to my 2011 Genie TZ-34?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

RECALLS — MAKE · MODEL · YEAR

2011 Genie TZ-34 recalls

6 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2011 Genie TZ-34 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 03
Total campaigns: 06

Transport Canada recalls

Other#2013304September 17, 2013
218 units affected
On certain Genie TZ-34 trailer mounted articulating boom aerial work platforms, the outriggers may unexpectedly drift from the stowed position towards the deployed position. If this were to occur during transport, the outriggers could contact other vehicles, road users or immobile objects, causing damage to property and/or injury. Correction: Owners will be supplied with repair parts and instructions.
Electrical#2012025January 24, 2012
64 units affected
On certain Genie TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer mounted, articulating boom supported, aerial work platforms, the motor controller could malfunction and fail. Additionally, certain TMZ-34/19 and TMZ-50 may have received the affected motor controller as a replacement part during service, and are therefore also involved in this campaign. Motor controller failure could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the motor controller with an updated version.
Electrical#2011264July 21, 2011
19 units affected
On certain Genie TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer mounted, articulating boom supported, aerial work platforms, the motor controller could malfunction and fail. Additionally, certain TMZ-34/19 and TMZ-50 may have receive the affected motor controller as a replacement part during service, and are therefore also involved in this campaign. Motor controller failure could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the motor controller with an updated version.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT#13V420000September 12, 2013
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain model year 2003-2012 TZ-34 aerial work platform trailers manufactured October 1, 2002, through July 12, 2012. In the affected trailers, the outrigger assembly may not remain stowed upright while the trailer is being transported.
Risk: If the outriggers do not remain stowed, the outriggers can strike objects in the trailers path, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Genie will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger control manifold. The recall is expected to begin during November 2013. Owners may contact the Terex AWP at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's recall number is SN 130009.
EQUIPMENT#12V022000January 26, 2012
GENIE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TZ-34 AND TZ-50 TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH MAY 1, 2011, BECAUSE THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN FAIL. THIS COMPONENT WAS ALSO INSTALLED AS A SERVICE PART REPLACEMENT ON TMZ 34/19 AND TMZ 50 UNITS AS PART NUMBER 96769 AND KIT 99854 FROM JANUARY 1, 2010, THROUGH AUGUST 7, 2011. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL. PLEASE SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V-373.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: GENIE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 8, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENIE'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-536-1800.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL#11V373000July 21, 2011
GENIE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TZ-34 AND TZ-50 TRAILER MOUNTED AERIAL WORK PLATFORM BOOMS, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 02, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MOTOR CONTROLLER COMPONENT. THIS COMPONENT IS ALSO INSTALLED AS A SERVICE PART REPLACEMENT ON TMZ 34/19 AND TMZ 50 AS PART NUMBER 96769 AND KIT 99854 FROM APRIL 13, 2011, THROUGH JULY 13, 2011. THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN FAIL.
Risk: FAILURE OF THE MOTOR CONTROLLER CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: GENIE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GENIE'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-536-1800.

Does this recall apply to my vehicle?

Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

What to do

Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:

NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada

Check a 2011 Genie TZ-34 VIN

A VIN decode confirms your vehicle's exact model year, trim and assembly plant, then runs this same recall check against it.

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