Marque/lateral support bolts
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
The ambulance body is not adequately secured to the chassis.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Marque, Inc. or involving Structure.
FAQ: Recall 98V186000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98V186000?
NHTSA recall 98V186000 was issued by Marque, Inc. on August 10, 1998. It addresses: Marque/lateral support bolts. The recall affects approximately 125 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Marque, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V186000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.