Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control
Source: CPSC Recall #08586
Recall Date
2008-06-18
Manufacturer
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Units Affected
About 4,000
Products Involved
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
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.
Reported Injuries
Bush Hog has received 52 reports of incidents involving the utility vehicle, including one leg fracture injury.
Sold At
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from January 2004 through March 2008 for between $8,000 and $9,900.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28