Safety regulator, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles
Recall 05572 · May 12, 2005 · Bush Hog LLC
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05572
- Date
- May 12, 2005
- Company
- Bush Hog LLC
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Bush Hog Model TH 440 (Trail Hunter) Off-Road Utility Vehicle
- Product type
- Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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 can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There has been one reported incident of separation. No confirmed injuries were involved in this incident.
- Sold at
- Bush Hog dealerships nationwide, from January 2005 through April 2005, for between $8,800 and $9,275.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bush hog model th 440 (trail hunter) off-road utility vehicle?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.