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