Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled for Throttle Cable Defect
Bush Hog is recalling about 850 off-road utility vehicles because the throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures, posing a risk of loss of control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (loss of vehicle control) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Bush Hog LLC is recalling approximately 850 off-road utility vehicles, specifically the TH4400 (Trail Hand) and 4430 4X4 models. These vehicles were sold at Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000. The recall is due to a defect where the throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures.
If the throttle cable locks, the engine may not return to idle when the driver releases the accelerator pedal. This poses a risk of loss of vehicle control, which could result in injury to the driver or passenger. Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable, but no injuries have been reported.
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. Bush Hog is issuing a $50 incentive check to retail customers who bring their machines in for the throttle cable replacement. For more information, consumers can contact Bush Hog LLC toll-free at (877) 873-0143 or visit www.bushhog.com.
The recalled product
- Product
- Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
- Manufacturer
- Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
- Affected units
- 850
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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