Model number check
TH440
Is TH440 recalled? Yes. Model number TH440 is listed in 2 CPSC recalls: 08-586 (Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles, June 18, 2008) and 05-572 (Bush Hog Model TH 440 (Trail Hunter) Off-Road Utility Vehicle, May 12, 2005).
Compare every letter, number, space, and suffix on your product label. A similar-looking model may not be included in a recall — the official CPSC notice is always the final authority.
Recall 08-586, published June 18, 2008
What to check on the product label
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
TH440
Additional identifying detailsCheck 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 noticeThe 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.
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.
- Recall published
- June 18, 2008
- 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.
Other model numbers in this recall
Recall 05-572, published May 12, 2005
What to check on the product label
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
TH440
Additional identifying detailsCheck the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: TH440.
Which products are included?
The recall includes the Bush Hog Model TH 440 Off-Road Utility Vehicle. The "Bush Hog" name appears on the cargo bed tail gate and on each side of the cargo bed. The Model "TH440" appears each side of the hood. The hood color is red or green or Mossy Oak.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeThe front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability, resulting in serious injury or death.
Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled vehicle should contact their local Bush Hog dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their vehicle is affected, they should contact Bush Hog.
- Recall published
- May 12, 2005
- Units
- About 300
- Sold at / sales period
- Bush Hog dealerships nationwide, from January 2005 through April 2005, for between $8,800 and $9,275.
