"With
reports of engine fires mounting,
Ford Motor Co. is warning owners
of 3.8 million pickups and
SUVs to have their cruise-control
switches disconnected as part
of one of the biggest recalls
in automotive history.
The
automaker said Wednesday that
it is recalling a wide range
of 1994-2002 model-year vehicles
-- including its top selling
F-150 pickup -- to fix cruise-control
switches allegedly linked to
more than 1,100 engine fires.
The
defective cruise-control switch
has grown into one of the most
costly and widespread automotive
safety problems since the Firestone
tire recall and comes as Ford
struggles to turn around its
U.S. operations."
Ford
is also recalling nearly
260,000 vehicles, including
F-Series Super Duty Pickups
from the 2004-2005 model
years, and the Ford Excursion
Full Size SUV and E350 and
E450 vans for the 2004-2005
model years. About 180,100
of these vehicles have 6.0
liter diesel engines that
have a potentially faulty
fuel injection control module.
There have been reports of
two minor injuries resulting
from this problem. The National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) announced that Ford
was recalling 78,675 Super
Duty Pickups and chassis
cab vehicles from the 2005
model year because their
fuel line may separate from
the main fuel bundle. The
NHTSA said that fuel line
separation can cause engine
stalling or leakage, possibly
resulting in a fire. The
trucks affected by this recall
include the F-250, F-350,
F-450 and F-550 Super Duty
pickups. These Ford trucks
were equipped with 5.4 or
6.8 liter gasoline engines.
Twenty-five
years ago Houssiere Durant & Houssiere
was founded by Charles “Chip” R.
Houssiere, III to fight and
win for those seriously injured
and suffering severe financial
loss. Chip Houssiere has
a national record and reputation
for championing the rights
of those victimized in our
society.
Chip
Houssiere specializes in complex
legal cases pertaining to scientific
law; such as products liability,
medical malpractice, mass torts
and aviation law. After obtaining
a degree in physics and math
at the University of Texas,
Chip worked in cardiovascular
research and obtained a pilots
license. Soon, he added a law
degree and began practicing
law, using his scientific knowledge,
ranging from medicine to engineering.
He
believes brilliance is achieved
only through total dedication
to practicing quality law,
a desire that is highly valued
at HD&H.
Chip
Houssiere has attained the
highest AV rating by Martindale-Hubble.
He is double board certified
in personal injury trial law
by the Texas Board of Legal
Specialization and civil trial
law by the National Board of
Trial Advocacy.
Chip
Houssiere has served as a director
of the Texas Trial Lawyers
Association for more than 20
years. A nationally recognized
speaker and author, Chip is
licensed in all courts, federal
and state, in Texas and Colorado.
Chip
Houssiere portrays the characteristics
of honesty and fairness, caring
deeply for his clients and
succeeding on their behalf.
Specialty:
Board certified in personal
injury trial law by the Texas
Board of Legal Specialization
and civil trial law by NBTA
Education:
University of Texas, B.S.;
South Texas College of Law,
J.D.
Houssiere
Durant and Houssiere, LLP is
AV rated by Martin Dale Hubbell
Location:
For over 20 years, our firm
has been located in West Houston's
prestigious Galleria area at
Three Post Oak Central. This
area is well known as a prime
location for many national
and international businesses.
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