CPSC2008-06-18
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Hazard
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
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.
Sold at
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900.
Affected count
About 4,000
Injuries reported
Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Bush-Hog-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Recalled-Due-to-Loss-of-Speed-ControlDon't want to check this manually?
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