Recall 10V191000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2004-2009 WILDCAT 510

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RECALL This recall affects up to 74 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	10V191000
Manufacturer	WILDCAT MFG. CO. INC
Vehicles Affected	74
Component	TRAILER HITCHES
Date Notified	June 18, 2010
Affected Vehicles	2004 WILDCAT 510, 2005 WILDCAT 510, 2006 WILDCAT 510, 2007 WILDCAT 510LT, 2007 WILDCAT 510, 2008 WILDCAT 510, 2008 WILDCAT 510LT, 2009 WILDCAT 510, 2009 WILDCAT 510LT

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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 BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILDCAT AT 800-627-3954.