2003 Petersen RS3 Grapple Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Petersen RS3 Grapple. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Petersen RS3 Grapple
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Petersen is recalling 123 my 1998-2009 rs3 grapple trucks. Under long-term use, the spindle portion of the head assembly may develop cracks.
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Petersen RS3 Grapple. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Petersen RS3 Grapple model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Petersen RS3 Grapple model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2003 Petersen RS3 Grapple
How do I know if my 2003 Petersen RS3 Grapple has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Petersen RS3 Grapple; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Petersen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 09V156000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.