NHTSA campaign 98V186000
MARQUE, INC. recall 98V186000
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.
Reported 08/10/1998
What can happen
THE AMBULANCE BODY IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS.
Repair
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.
Components
- Structure: Frame and members
Affected years and models
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