Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control; Cash Incentive Offered
CPSC recall 09736. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 09736 has the recall date 16 Apr 2009. The notice names the firm Bush Hog. The recall has about 850 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable on a utility vehicle. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 850 |
| 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. |
| Product | Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles, About 850 units, Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts |
| Sold at | Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000. |
| Manufacturer | Bush Hog LLC |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 850Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 6%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Utility, Off-Road Vehicles/Golf Carts
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Bush Hog
- 4
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2017 | Bush Hog Recalls Riding Lawn Mowers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 18 Jun 2008 | Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles Recalled Due to Loss of Speed Control |
| 12 May 2005 | CPSC, Bush Hog, LLC Announce Recall of Utility Vehicles |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 09736The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 09736. https://recallregister.com/product/6041-bush-hog-off-road-utility-vehicles-recalled-due-to-loss-of-speed-contr/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 09736 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bush Hog has received one report of an incident involving a frozen throttle cable on a utility vehicle. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Bush Hog dealerships nationwide from April 2008 to December 2008 for between $8,000 and $10,000.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09736?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 850 units
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States