CPSC2009-04-16
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Hazard
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.
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. Bush Hog is issuing a $50 incentive check for retail customers that bring their machines in for the throttle cable replacement.
Sold at
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000.
Affected count
About 850 units
Injuries reported
Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable on a utility vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
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/2009/Bush-Hog-Off-Road-Utility-Vehicles-Recalled-Due-to-Loss-of-Speed-Control-Cash-Incentive-OfferedDon't want to check this manually?
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