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CPSC, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles

Recalled May 12, 2005 · CPSC recall 05572 · Bush Hog

Recalled Utility Vehicle
Hazard
The front suspension A-frame can break or separate from the front wheel and cause a loss of steering ability, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled vehicle should contact their local Bush Hog dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their vehicle is affected, they should contact Bush Hog.
Units
About 300
Incidents / injuries
There has been one reported incident of separation. No confirmed injuries were involved in this incident.

Description

The recall includes the Bush Hog Model TH 440 Off-Road Utility Vehicle. The "Bush Hog" name appears on the cargo bed tail gate and on each side of the cargo bed. The Model "TH440" appears each side of the hood. The hood color is red or green or Mossy Oak.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these utility vehicles immediately. All registered owners have been notified about this recall by mail. Consumers with a recalled vehicle should contact their local Bush Hog dealer to schedule the free repair. If consumers are unsure if their vehicle is affected, they should contact Bush Hog.

Contact

Call the firm toll-free at (877) 873-0143 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or go to the firm's Web site www.bushhog.com

Product
Bush Hog Model TH 440 (Trail Hunter) Off-Road Utility Vehicle
Manufacturer(s)
Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Ala.
Retailers
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide, from January 2005 through April 2005, for between $8,800 and $9,275.
Made in
United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →