Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered
Source: CPSC Recall #09736
Recall Date
2009-04-16
Manufacturer
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Units Affected
About 850 units
Products Involved
Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles
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.
Reported Injuries
Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable on a utility vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The recall includes the Bush Hog Models TH4400 (Trail Hand) and 4430 4X4 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 "TH4400" or "4430" 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