Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
Released: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala., is voluntarily recalling about 4,000 Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles. 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.
Recall Details
Product
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
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.
Hazards
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.
Incidents
Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.
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.
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