Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V156000 Reported May 7, 2009

Spindle failure

Q: What is recall 09V156000?

NHTSA recall 09V156000 was issued by Petersen Industries on May 7, 2009. It addresses: Spindle failure. The recall affects approximately 123 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.

Petersen Industries · N/A · 123 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

09V156000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Petersen Industries

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

123

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 7, 2009

Defect 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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Petersen Industries dealer and reference recall ID 09V156000 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 09V156000

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

What is recall 09V156000?

NHTSA recall 09V156000 was issued by Petersen Industries on May 7, 2009. It addresses: Spindle failure. The recall affects approximately 123 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Petersen Industries dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V156000 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.