Does the 2020 Genie TZ-50 have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 1 campaign and the U.S. NHTSA lists 2 for the 2020 Genie TZ-50. 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 2020 Genie TZ-50?

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

2020 Genie TZ-50 recalls

3 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2020 Genie TZ-50 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 01
U.S. recalls: 02
Total campaigns: 03

Transport Canada recalls

Structure#2020460September 29, 2020
1 units affected
Issue: On certain trailer-mounted boom lifts, the bolts used to connect the tongue to the chassis of the trailer may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could loosen and the tongue structure may separate from the main chassis. Safety Risk: The separation of the trailer tongue may increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and provide you with directions to tighten the trailer tongue bolts to 122 N m (90 lb-ft).

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

EQUIPMENT#20V637000October 15, 2020
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2020 TZ-34 and TZ-50 trailer mounted boom lifts. The bolts that connect the slew turntable bearing to the chassis may have been under tightened.
Risk: The loose bearing may affect the stability of the lift, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Genie will notify owners, and Genie technicians will properly tighten the slew bearing bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Genie customer service at 1-800-536-1800. Genie's number for this recall is Issue 240.
STRUCTURE#20V552000September 10, 2020
Genie Industries, Inc. (Genie) is recalling certain 2020 TZ-50 trailers. The bolted joints of the tongue structure may loosen and possibly separate from the main chassis.
Risk: The separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Genie will notify owners, and dealers will torque the bolted joints to specification (90 ft-lbs), free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Genie customer service 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 2020 Genie TZ-50 VIN

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

Data sources and coverage limits →