Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V278000 Reported June 7, 2004

Genie/elevating jib

Q: What is recall 04V278000?

NHTSA recall 04V278000 was issued by Genie Industries, Inc. on June 7, 2004. It addresses: Genie/elevating jib. The recall affects approximately 2,064 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Genie Industries, Inc. · N/A · 2,064 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V278000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Genie Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,064

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 7, 2004

Defect Summary

On some trailer mounted aerial work platform booms, certain personnel platform elevating jibs and associated composite bearings can fail.

Safety Consequence

This can lead to damage and eventual failure of the jib structure, which could result in the platform dropping some distance.

Corrective Action

Genie will provide a jib assembly to the owners of the affected machines. the recall began on august 9, 2004. owners should contact genie at 1-800-536-1800.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Genie Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V278000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V278000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V278000?

NHTSA recall 04V278000 was issued by Genie Industries, Inc. on June 7, 2004. It addresses: Genie/elevating jib. The recall affects approximately 2,064 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Genie Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V278000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.