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

Recalled June 18, 2008 · CPSC recall 08586 · Bush

Recalled Utility VehicleRecalled Utility Vehicle
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.
Units
About 4,000
Incidents / injuries
Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.

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.

What to do

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.

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

Product
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
Manufacturer(s)
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Retailers
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →

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