Recall 10V619 affects 19 2010 Genie TZ-50 trailers for boom and chassis cracking. Repair will be free at a specified Genie facility.
Genie is recalling 19 2010 TZ-50 trailers under recall 10V619 because boom and chassis materials are susceptible to cracking. Cracks in those supporting structures can let the platform fall and raise the risk of injury or a vehicle crash; the Genie dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 2010 Genie TZ-50 uses a boom and chassis structure to carry the load of the trailer and support the lift while it is set up for work. The chassis is the frame underneath the equipment. The boom is the moving structure that raises and positions the platform. Both depend on strong metal components that stay intact under load.
On affected TZ-50 trailers, the materials used in the boom and chassis components are susceptible to cracking. A crack in either structure weakens the part that carries load and keeps the equipment stable. The filing does not identify a separate root cause beyond the material concern, so the practical issue for an owner is structural cracking in load-bearing parts.
There is no warning sign before failure. That means an owner should treat this as an inspection and repair issue, not as a problem that announces itself during use.
Who's affected?
| 2010 Genie TZ-50 | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 19 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
NHTSA campaign 10V619 ties cracking in supporting structures to platform fall risk, with injury and crash risk. If your TZ-50 shows cracking around those supports, keep people off the platform and arrange recall service. Repair will be free at any franchised Genie dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2010 Genie TZ-50 is included in this recall.
- Contact Genie service at 800-536-1800 before using the trailer and ask whether the boom and chassis support work is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 10V619 when you call, and keep any Genie owner notice with your trailer records.
- Arrange the repair at the Genie facility specified by Genie once the work is available for your VIN.
- Avoid using the lift platform until Genie confirms the cracking-prone boom and chassis supports have been repaired.
What happens at the repair
Genie will contact dealers and machine owners to arrange the recall work at a specified Genie facility. At that facility, a Genie technician handles the work tied to boom and chassis components that are susceptible to cracking. This campaign does not list an available-remedy status, so confirm the current appointment path with Genie before moving the TZ-50 trailer. The final recall work will be free once available through the arranged Genie facility.
Timeline
| December 9, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V619?
Recall 10V619 covers 19 2010 Genie TZ-50 trailers with boom and chassis materials that are susceptible to cracking. Cracking in those supporting structures can let the platform fall, increasing the risk of injuries or a vehicle crash. Genie arranged recall work at a specified Genie facility.
What should I do if my 2010 Genie TZ-50 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V619. If it is, contact Genie service at 800-536-1800 and reference recall 10V619. Genie said it would contact dealers and machine owners to arrange the work at a specified Genie facility.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to the owner. For recall 10V619, Genie said it would arrange the recall work at a specified Genie facility, and owners can contact Genie service at 800-536-1800.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V619?
The safety risk is that cracked boom or chassis support structures can let the platform fall. That increases the risk of injuries and a vehicle crash. If your TZ-50 is included, stop using the trailer until Genie gives repair instructions and completes the recall work.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V619000 |
|---|---|
| Genie customer service | 800-536-1800 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V619 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V619000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →