2004 Wildcat 510Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2004 Wildcat 510, most often about the equipment. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 14, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Wildcat 510 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Equipment10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2004 Wildcat 510 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 10V-191 · May 7, 2010 · 74 vehicles

Risk. THE PINTLE EYE COULD FAIL RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE TONGUE FROM THE TOW VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Wildcat.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other 510 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 510 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What 510 owners report

Recent equipment complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2004 WILDCAT FOREST RIVER 5TH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILER IN GETTING PREPARED FOR A TIP, NOTICED CRACKS IN THE 5TH WHEEL HITCH AREA, [ODI NOTE: BASED ON CONVERSATION WITH OWNER, SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION FOUND THAT SCREWS WERE MISSING OR HAD FALLEN OUT; NOT A PIN BOX ISSUE] TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, CAMPER CLINIC…
Complaint 10330488 · May 14, 2010

Own a 2004 510?

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