June 18, 2008
Bush Hog is recalling about 4,000 of its off-road utility vehicles. The 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.
Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.
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 vehicles 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.
The vehicles were sold by Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900. They were made in the United States.
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.
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 firms Web site at www.bushhog.com (pdf).
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
