Recall 10V-191: 2004–2009 Wildcat 510, 2007–2009 Wildcat 510LT

WILDCAT MFG. CO. INC recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2010, covering about 74 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-191
Report date
May 7, 2010
Vehicles affected
74
Owners notified
Jun 18, 2010

The problem

Wildcat is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 510 and model year 2007-2009 510lt trailers equipped with an adjustable length tongue assembly. The pintle eye used in the tongue assembly does not have an adequate vertical or horizontal load rating for the gross weight of the vehicle.

The risk

The pintle eye could fail resulting in separation of the tongue from the tow vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Field kit modifications are currently under development. The safety recall began on june 18, 2010. Owners may contact wildcat at 800-627-3954.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerWILDCAT MFG. CO. INC
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V191000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Wildcat 5102004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009All years
Wildcat 510LT2007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-191?

Wildcat is recalling certain model year 2004-2009 510 and model year 2007-2009 510lt trailers equipped with an adjustable length tongue assembly. The pintle eye used in the tongue assembly does not have an adequate vertical or horizontal load rating for the gross weight of the vehicle.

How is recall 10V-191 fixed?

Field kit modifications are currently under development. The safety recall began on june 18, 2010. Owners may contact wildcat at 800-627-3954.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.