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

Name: Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
Brand: Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
SKU: CPSC-08586
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 18, 2008Recall ID: 08586Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / 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.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bush-Hog-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Recalled-Due-to-Loss-of-Speed-Control
Title	Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/65583635c06c442b9f9db73623a43279.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled Utility Vehicle
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/416785b3eb0b4571a03e4897fa05c03c.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled Utility Vehicle
Hazards › Name	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.
Injuries › Name	Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.
Products › Name	Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
Products › Type	Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Products › Category I D	2215
Products › Number Of Units	About 4,000
Recall I D	4608
Remedies › Name	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.
Retailers › Name	Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900.
Recall Date	2008-06-18T00:00:00
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.
Recall Number	08586
Manufacturers › Name	Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Consumer Contact	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
Last Publish Date	2015-01-09T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmBush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.

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