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OtherJune 18, 2008CPSC #08586

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

Product
ATVs & Off-Road
Units affected
4,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900.

Photos

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