American SportWorks Recalls Four-Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles Due to Risk of Injury

WASHINGTON -- Aug. 13, 2015:

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Off Road Utility Vehicles

Hazard: The throttle can fail to return to idle causing the rider to lose control, posing a risk of injury.

Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free repair.

Consumer Contact: ASW toll free at 800-293-0795 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at AMSportWorks at the top of the page under the SAFETY tab under Recalls click on "TSB167 & TSB168" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 3,500

Description: This recall includes six models of American SportWorks Four Wheel Off-Road Utility Vehicles. The name of each model is located above each front fender and along the sides of the dump bed. Affected vehicles include:

BullDog 300, ChuckWagon 300 and LandMaster 300 all powered by Kohler 277cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A11746 and A13294, and LandMaster 400, TrailWagon 400 and ChuckWagon 400 all powered by Honda 390cc engines with the last 6 Characters of the product identification number between A24835 and A26806. The product identification numbers can be found on a sticker on the firewall above the accelerator and brake pedal.  

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold at: Atwood Distributing, Rural King, The Home Depot, Tractor Supply Company and other dealers from September 2014 through June 2015 for between $4,300 and $5,300.

Manufacturer: American SportWorks, of Roseland, La.

Manufactured in: United States

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