Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control

Hazard

The utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his or her foot off the accelerator pedal.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road utility vehicles and contact a Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail.

Incidents & injuries

Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.

Product description

The recall includes the Bush Hog Models TH440 (Trail Hunter), TH4200 (Trail Hand) and TH4400 (Trail Hand) Off-Road Utility Vehicles. "Bush Hog" is printed on the utility vehicle's cargo bed tail gate and on each side of the cargo bed. Model "TH440," "TH4200," or "TH4400" is printed on each side of the hood. The hood color is red, green, or mossy oak.

Sold on

Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Bush Hog LLC toll-free at (877) 873-0143 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bushhog.com

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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  CPSC, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

  U.S. CPSCsame brand & modelMay 12, 2005· Bush Hog· Motor vehicles