Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Throttle Cable Freezing
Bush Hog LLC is recalling about 4,000 off-road utility vehicles because the throttle cable can freeze, preventing the engine from returning to idle.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (throttle control failure) and reports of significant injury (leg fracture), meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Bush Hog LLC is recalling approximately 4,000 off-road utility vehicles, including Models TH440 (Trail Hunter), TH4200 (Trail Hand), and TH4400 (Trail Hand). The vehicles were sold at Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900. The "Bush Hog" brand is printed on the cargo bed tailgate and sides, while the model number is printed on the hood, which is red, green, or mossy oak.
The recall is due to a defect where the utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This issue can cause the engine to fail to return to idle when the driver removes their foot from the accelerator pedal. Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving these vehicles, including one report of a leg fracture injury.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. All registered owners have been notified by mail. For additional information, consumers can contact Bush Hog LLC toll-free at (877) 873-0143 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.bushhog.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
- Manufacturer
- Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
- Affected units
- 4,000
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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