Bush Hog · Recalled
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered
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.
- Units
- About 850 units
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8,000–$10,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000.
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Incident log
Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable on a utility vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says 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. Bush Hog is issuing a $50 incentive check for retail customers that bring their machines in for the throttle cable replacement.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 16 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.