| Make : MARQUE | Model : TYPE I | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19910101 - 19980731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V186000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980826 | Date Received by ODI: 19980810 | Date Added to Database: 19980817 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MARQUE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MARQUE, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 125 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE I MODULAR AMBULANCES, RESCUE TRUCKS, AND SPECIALITY VEHICLES. THE BOLTS USED TO SECURE LATERAL SUPPORTS TO A TYPE I CHASSIS RAIL HAVE PARTIALLY, OR COMPLETELY, PULLED THROUGH THE MOUNTING SLOT. THIS RESULTS IN THE LATERAL SUPPORT BEING LESS THAN SECURELY FASTENED TO THE CHASSIS. |
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Consequence:
THE AMBULANCE BODY IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETRIEVE, INSPECT, AND REMEDY AS NEEDED THE VEHICLES INVOLVED AND WILL RETURN THESE VEHICLES TO OWNERS. WHERE NECESSARY, SUPPLEMENTARY STEEL PLATING, NEW RETAINER WASHERS, OR ENTIRELY NEW LATERAL SUPPORTS WILL BE ADDED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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