Wildcat Trailers

May 23, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     WILDCAT / 510     2004-2009
     WILDCAT / 510LT     2007-2009
Manufacturer: WILDCAT MFG. CO. INC Mfr’s Report Date: APR 19, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V191000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 74
Summary: 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.
Consequence: THE PINTLE EYE COULD FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: FIELD KIT MODIFICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MAY 28, 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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