CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The utility vehicle's throttle cable can lock 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, posing a risk of loss of vehicle control and injury to the driver and passenger.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 16, 2009

Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered

The recall includes the Bush Hog Models TH4400 (Trail Hand) and 4430 4X4 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 "TH4400" or "4430" is printed on each side of the hood. The hood color is red, green, or mossy oak.

Required Consumer Action

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. Bush Hog is issuing a $50 incentive check for retail customers that bring their machines in for the throttle cable replacement.

Contact Information

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 firm's Web site at www.bushhog.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000.
Injuries
Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable on a utility vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Recall Number
09736

Product Information

Product Name
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
Product Type
Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
Number of Units
About 850 units
Manufacturer Name
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (877) 873-0143
Website www.bushhog.com
Full Contact Information

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 firm's Web site at www.bushhog.com