NHTSA campaign 09V156000
PETERSEN INDUSTRIES recall 09V156000
PETERSEN IS RECALLING 123 MY 1998-2009 RS3 GRAPPLE TRUCKS. UNDER LONG-TERM USE, THE SPINDLE PORTION OF THE HEAD ASSEMBLY MAY DEVELOP CRACKS.
Reported 05/07/2009
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
Components
- Unknown or other
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
2009 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2008 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2007 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2006 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2005 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2004 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2003 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2002 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2001 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records2000 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records1999 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records1998 Petersen RS3 GRAPPLEView records