Does the 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Petersen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Petersen been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Petersen dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple recalls, newest first

May 7, 2009NHTSA 09V156000123 vehicles potentially affected

Unknown or other

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Petersen RS3 Grapple years

Most recalled 2002 vehicles

2002 Honda Civic (24 recalls)
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee (16 recalls)
2002 Honda Accord (16 recalls)
2002 Honda CR-V (16 recalls)
2002 Chevrolet Silverado (15 recalls)

All of 2002’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: unknown or other. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Petersen dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2002 Petersen RS3 Grapple?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.