Recall
Petersen Rs3 Grapple — 09V156000
NHTSA ID
09V156000
Make
Petersen
Model
Rs3 Grapple
Years Affected
2002
Recall Date
2009-05-07
Component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Units Affected
123
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
PETERSEN IS RECALLING 123 MY 1998-2009 RS3 GRAPPLE TRUCKS. UNDER LONG-TERM USE, THE SPINDLE PORTION OF THE HEAD ASSEMBLY MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.