Recall 10V191 covers 74 2004-2009 Wildcat 510 and 510LT trailers for an underrated pintle eye. Contact Wildcat for the free field kit.
Wildcat is recalling 74 2004-2009 510 and 510LT trailers with adjustable length tongue assemblies because the pintle eye is not rated for the trailer's gross weight. If the pintle eye fails, the tongue can separate from the tow vehicle and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The pintle eye on affected 2004-2009 Wildcat 510 and 510LT trailers is the heavy towing ring at the front of the trailer tongue. It locks into the tow vehicle's pintle hook and carries the tongue weight, plus the pulling and side load created while the trailer is being towed.
On trailers with the adjustable length tongue assembly, that pintle eye is not rated high enough for the trailer's gross vehicle weight. The issue is not the shape of the hitch alone; it is the load rating of the connection point. When the trailer is loaded and moving, the pintle eye can be asked to carry more vertical or horizontal load than it was designed to handle.
There is no warning sign before failure. Do not assume the trailer is safe because the hitch looks normal during a walkaround.
Who's affected?
Covers the 510 and 510LT across the 2004-2009 model years, with trailer hitches listed as the shared component.
| 2006 Wildcat 510 | Trailer hitches |
|---|---|
| 2009 Wildcat 510LT | Trailer hitches |
| 2007 Wildcat 510LT | Trailer hitches |
| 2009 Wildcat 510 | Trailer hitches |
| 2008 Wildcat 510 | Trailer hitches |
| 2005 Wildcat 510 | Trailer hitches |
| 2004 Wildcat 510 | Trailer hitches |
| 2007 Wildcat 510 | Trailer hitches |
| 2008 Wildcat 510LT | Trailer hitches |
| Units affected | 74 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the pintle eye fails, the trailer tongue separates from the tow vehicle, increasing crash risk. Check your VIN before towing and ask Wildcat for current repair guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Wildcat dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004-2009 Wildcat 510 or 510LT trailer is included in this recall.
- Review any Wildcat recall notice you received, then contact Wildcat customer service at 800-627-3954 for the field-kit status.
- Ask about the field-kit modification for the underspecified pintle eye in the adjustable tongue assembly.
- Reference recall number 10V191 when you call so Wildcat can match your trailer to the correct repair instructions.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Wildcat confirms the pintle-eye repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Wildcat technician will perform the field kit modification to address the adjustable length tongue assembly and pintle eye used on the 510 and 510LT trailers. The remedy notice does not give a more detailed repair procedure, so ask the service desk what kit work applies to your trailer before leaving it for service. The dealer repair will be free once available. The recall notice listed Wildcat owner contact at 800-627-3954 for repair coordination.
Timeline
| May 7, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V191?
Recall 10V191 covers 74 2004-2009 Wildcat 510 and 510LT trailers with adjustable tongue assemblies. The pintle eye does not have enough load rating for the trailer weight, which can let the tongue separate from the tow vehicle and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2004-2009 Wildcat 510 or 510LT is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V191. If it is, contact a franchised Wildcat dealer or Wildcat at 800-627-3954 and ask for the field kit modification for the adjustable tongue assembly. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the recall defect at no cost. Wildcat's remedy covers field kit modifications for the adjustable tongue assembly, and owners can reference recall 10V191 when calling the dealer or Wildcat for repair instructions.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is trailer separation. If the pintle eye fails, the tongue can separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Until the repair is complete, confirm whether your VIN is included and avoid towing loads that exceed the rated equipment.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V191000 |
|---|---|
| Wildcat customer service | 800-627-3954 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V191 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V191000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →