CPSC recall · Reported June 18, 2008
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
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…
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. recalled The recall includes the Bush Hog Models TH440 (Trail Hunter), TH4200 (Trail Hand) and TH4….
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control was recalled by Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. in June 18, 2008. Reason: The utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to re…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road utility vehicles and contac…. Verify recall #08586 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. issued this CPSC recall-The utility vehicle's throttle cable can freeze in freezing temperatures. This can cause the engine not to re….
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- agency class
- June 18, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08586 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 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.
Vehicles recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 7,783 vehicles recalls on record
Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08586 |
| Date reported | June 18, 2008 |
| Date initiated | June 18, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala. |
| Affected scope | About 4,000 |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled off-road utility vehicles and contact a Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free i…
- Check the recall number (08586) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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