Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported May 12, 2005
The 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.
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. recalled The recall includes the Bush Hog Model TH 440 Off-Road Utility Vehicle. The "Bush Hog" na… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles was recalled by Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. in May 12, 2005. Reason: The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability,…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners hav…. Verify recall #05572 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability,….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05572 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This CPSC action (record #05572) was formally reported on May 12, 2005. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 300.
The documented reason for this recall is: The 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 H… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,642 vehicles recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
About 300
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
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.
The 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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05572 |
| Date reported | May 12, 2005 |
| Date initiated | May 12, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. |
| Affected scope | About 300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mai…
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