Wildcat 510, 510LT (2004-2009): Trailer hitches
Recall 10V191000 · May 7, 2010 · Wildcat Mfg. Co. Inc
74
vehicles affected
74
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10V191000
- Date
- May 7, 2010
- Maker
- Wildcat Mfg. Co. Inc
- Units affected
- 74
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2004-2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE PINTLE EYE COULD FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
FIELD KIT MODIFICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILDCAT AT 800-627-3954.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 9 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10V191000?
2 models: Wildcat 510 (2004-2009), Wildcat 510LT (2007-2009), about 74 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10V191000?
FIELD KIT MODIFICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILDCAT AT 800-627-3954.
What can happen?
THE PINTLE EYE COULD FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.