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Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered

Name: Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered
Brand: Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
SKU: CPSC-09736
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: April 16, 2009Recall ID: 09736Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The utility vehicle's throttle cable can lock 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, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.

Product Description & Identification

The recall includes the Bush Hog Models TH4400 (Trail Hand) and 4430 4X4 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 "TH4400" or "4430" 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/2009/Bush-Hog-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Recalled-Due-to-Loss-of-Speed-Control-Cash-Incentive-Offered
Title	Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered
Images › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/abb74e1793724adb93393c8ea483c0a3.jpg
Images › Caption	Recalled Off-Road Utility Vehicle
Hazards › Name	The utility vehicle's throttle cable can lock 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, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.
Injuries › Name	Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable on a utility vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
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 850 units
Recall I D	6041
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. Bush Hog is issuing a $50 incentive check for retail customers that bring their machines in for the throttle cable replacement.
Retailers › Name	Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000.
Recall Date	2009-04-16T00:00:00
Description	The recall includes the Bush Hog Models TH4400 (Trail Hand) and 4430 4X4 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 "TH4400" or "4430" is printed on each side of the hood. The hood color is red, green, or mossy oak.
Recall Number	09736
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	2014-05-23T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmBush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.

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Caution (Class III)

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