2000–2009 Petersen RS3 Grapple recall: unknown or other
⚠️ What's wrong
Petersen is recalling 123 my 1998-2009 RS3 Grapple trucks. Under long-term use, the spindle portion of the head assembly may develop cracks.
💥 The risk
These cracks pose a potentially serious danger which could result in the breaking of the spindle, resulting in the boom separating from the pedestal without warning, and could result in serious injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Petersen will replace the head assemblies with a new design free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2009. Owners may contact petersen at 1-800-930-5623.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V156000
- Manufacturer
- PETERSEN INDUSTRIES
- Vehicles affected
- 123
- Component
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Owner phone
- 1-800-930-5623
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 21, 2009
- Built
- Jan 1, 1998 – May 31, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .