no report yet
Structure: frame and members
Risk. THE AMBULANCE BODY IS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED TO THE CHASSIS.
1997 Marque Type IProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1997 Marque Type I, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 1, 2004. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Marque Type I has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Parking brake
1Steering
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Parking brake | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 Marque Type I recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Marque.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Type I year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Type I median. How we score
'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Type I owners report
Recent parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
Own a 1997 Type I?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.