- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The ambulance body is not adequately secured to the chassis.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Marque Type I Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Marque Type I with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1) and the steering (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1998 for the frame and members. For comparison, the 1996 has 0 and the 1998 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Type I year, for its age
#268 most complained-about 1997 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1997 Marque Type I problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1997 Marque Type I recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1997 Marque Type I
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving car brake pedal went all the way down to the floor substantially reducing the ability to stop and therby almost causing an accident. Upon investigation, found brake fluid was shooting out from under the car.*Ak
Steering is terrible and has been since new.Dealer has refused to remedy,very hard to keep in straight line.This is a 1997 mercury bought from lincoln mercery in springfield,mo.*Ak
Marque Type I: every year compared
All Type I yearsQuestions about the 1997 Marque Type I
Does the 1997 Marque Type I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Marque Type I: frame and members (August 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Marque Type I?
How many complaints has the 1997 Marque Type I had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 6, 2004 and the latest on September 1, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1997 Marque Type I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Marque Type I year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Marque Type I has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data