[AT] Sad news update

[Dave Merchant]

I wonder whether this could turn out to be JD's fault/liability?

There was a defect in a huge number of Ford pickups + SUVs a couple years ago
that started fires and killed a couple people in the houses.

Also started a lawyer feeding frenzy...

http://www.ennislaw.com/ford_recall.html

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2005/ford_truck_fires_nader.html

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2005/08/12/eveningnews/consumer/main776926.shtml

http://www.vehicle-injuries.com/ford-fire.htm

Dave


At 10:29 AM 7/26/2006, Dallas and Kathy wrote:
>Has this been a problem with these mowers? I park mine in a shed with a
>bunch of antiques, including mint 62 Chevy Convertible, Several of my old
>Allis tractors,  well you get the idea. Are these mowers noted for starting
>fires? Once again, I am sorry for your loses.  Dallas
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "jvhollon" <jvhollon at greenhills.net>
>To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 8:19 PM
>Subject: [AT] Sad news update
>
>
> > State fire marshall was here; he decided 90% probability fire started from
> > a 425 JD lawn mower.  He estimated loss between $50-80,000.  Insurance
> > investigator and adjuster will be here tomorrow.  They will make a
> > decision on what started the fire.
> >
> > Short list of lost items:  JD GM, JD A, Vermeer Round Baler, 999 JD
> > Planter, set of JD fenders, 3 big nut carbuerators, Snap-on wire welder,
> > two air compressors, quarter through one-inch drive sockets and air
> > impacts, drill presses, torches, table saws, lots of hand tools, two sets
> > of draft harness, four collars, high wheel wagon with spring seat and
> > original paint, hydraulic jacks, and just general tools I've worked with
> > for forty years.
> >
> > I'll let you know how I come out.  Thanks for all your thoughts.  Jack
> >
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Dave Merchant
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