Recall 08-586, published June 18, 2008
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
TH4200Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: TH440, TH4200, TH4400.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Official 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.
- Brand
- Bush Hog
- Recall published
- June 18, 2008
- Category
- Sports & Outdoors
- Units
- About 4,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900.
