2009 Wildcat 510 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2)
Safety recalls (1)
Trailer Hitches 2010-05-07 · campaign 10V191000 · 74 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THE PINTLE EYE COULD FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: FIELD KIT MODIFICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WILDCAT AT 800-627-3954.
What owners report
2015-08-24 · Tires · 2,000 mi“towing a fifth wheel trailer.11,400 lbs gvw. approx speed was 55-60 mph. tires at recommended pressure. 80psi. tires on trailer were st225/75/15. four tire failures within 100 miles. 3 blowouts and 1 with bubbled sidewall. extensive damage to the trailer. the tires were bct brand. installed march of 2013. approx. 2000 miles on tires. …”
2012-06-21 · Tires · 2,900 mi“specialty tires on trailers, tires blow out at current highway speeds without warning causing vehicle damage and possible loss of control resulting in injury to occupants, vehicle and other vehicles. my incident resulted in property damage only to the trailer, but could have been much worst. internet research shows st (specialty tires) to be of low…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.