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Table 5. CSMS Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Violations
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Section |
Violation Description Shown on Driver/Vehicle Examination Report Given to CMV Driver after Roadside Inspection |
Violation Group Description |
Violation Severity Weight14 |
Violation in the DSMS (Y/N) |
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365.511 |
Fail to display current CVSA Decal: Permanent Authority |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
N |
|
374.313(a) |
Failure to maintain a reasonable temperature |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
374.313(b) |
Bus — Failure to maintain restroom |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
374.313(c) |
Bus — Not maintained in clean working order |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
385.103(c) |
Fail to display current CVSA decal— Provisional Authority |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
N |
|
392.2WC |
Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective |
Windshield /Glass /Markings |
1 |
Y |
|
392.7 |
No pre-trip inspection |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
Y |
|
392.7(a) |
Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
Y |
|
392.7(b) |
Driver failing to conduct a pre-trip inspection of Intermodal Equipment |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
Y |
|
392.8 |
Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment |
Emergency Equipment |
2 |
Y |
| 393.9H |
Inoperative head lamps |
Lighting |
6 |
Y |
|
393.9T |
Inoperative tail lamp |
Lighting |
6 |
Y |
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393.9TS |
Inoperative turn signal |
Lighting |
6 |
Y |
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393.11 |
No/defective lighting devices/reflective devices/projected |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.11LR |
Lower retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.11N |
No retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.11RT |
Retroreflective not affixed as required Trailer manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
|
393.11S |
Side retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.11TL |
Truck Tractor manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 with no retro reflective sheeting or reflex reflectors on mud flaps |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.11TT |
Truck Tractor no retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
|
393.13(b) |
No retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.13(c)(1) |
Side retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or before 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.13(c)(2) |
Lower retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or before 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.13(c)(3) |
Upper retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or before 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
|
393.13(d)(1) |
Side retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.13(d)(2) |
Lower rear retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
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393.13(d)(3) |
Upper rear retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 |
Reflective Sheeting> |
3 |
Y |
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393.17 |
No/defective lamp/reflector-tow-away operation |
Lighting |
6 |
Y Y |
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393.24 |
Non-compliant fog or driving lamps |
Lighting |
6 |
Y |
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393.24(c) |
Improper headlamp mounting |
Lighting |
6 |
N |
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393.24(d) |
Improper head / auxiliary / fog lamp aiming |
Lighting |
6 |
N |
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393.25(a) |
Improper lamp mounting |
Lighting |
6 |
N |
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393.25(b) |
Lamps are not visible as required |
Lighting |
6 |
Y |
|
393.25(e) |
Lamp not steady burning |
Lighting |
6 |
Y |
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393.25(f) |
Stop lamp violations |
Lighting |
6 |
Y |
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393.26 |
Requirements for reflectors |
Reflective Sheeting |
3 |
Y |
|
393.28 |
Improper or no wiring protection as required |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.30 |
Improper battery installation |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.40 |
Inadequate brake system on a CMV |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.41 |
No or defective parking brake system on CMV |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
|
393.42 |
No brakes as required |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.43 |
No/improper breakaway or emergency braking |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.43(a) |
No/improper tractor protection valve |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.43(d) |
No or defective automatic trailer brake |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.44 |
No/defective bus front brake line protection |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.45 |
Brake tubing and hose adequacy |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.45(b)(3) |
Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against high temperatures |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.45(d) |
Brake connections with leaks/constrictions |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.47 |
Inadequate/contaminated brake linings |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.47(a) |
Inadequate brakes for safe stopping |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.47(b) |
Mismatched brake chambers on same axle |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.47(c) |
Mismatched slack adjuster effective length |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.47(d) |
Insufficient brake linings |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.47(e) |
Clamp/Roto-Chamber type brake(s) out of adjustment |
Brakes Out of Adjustment |
4 |
Y |
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393.47(f) |
Wedge type brake(s) out of adjustment |
Brakes Out of Adjustment |
4 |
Y |
|
393.47(g) |
Insufficient drum/rotor thickness |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
|
393.48(a) |
Inoperative/defective brakes |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
|
393.48(b)(1) |
Defective brake limiting device |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
|
393.50 |
Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.50(a) |
Failing to have sufficient air/vacuum reserve |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.50(b) |
Failing to equip vehicle—prevent reservoir air/vacuum leak |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N N |
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393.52(a)(1) |
Insufficient braking force as percent of GVW or GCW |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.53(a) |
Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1993— hydraulic brake |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.53(b) |
Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994— air brake |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
|
393.53(c) |
Brake adjustment indicator CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994— external automatic adjustment |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
Y |
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393.55(a) |
ABS— all CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1999 with hydraulic brakes |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.55(b) |
ABS— malfunction indicators for hydraulic brake system |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.55(c)(1) |
ABS— all tractors manufactured on or after 3/1/1997 air brake system |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.55(c)(2) |
ABS— all other CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1998 air brake system |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.55(d)(1) |
ABS— malfunctioning circuit/signal manufactured on or after 3/1/1997, single-unit CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/1998 |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
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393.60(c) |
Damaged or discolored windshield |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
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393.60(d) |
Glazing permits less than 70 percent of light |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
396.60EWS |
Windshield - Obstructed |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.61 |
Inadequate or missing truck side windows |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.61(a) |
Inadequate or missing truck side windows |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.61(b)(2) |
Emergency exit window handle broken |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.62(a) |
No or defective bus emergency exits, manufactured on or after 9/1/1994 |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
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393.62(b) |
No or defective bus emergency exits, manufactured on or after 9/1/1973 but before 9/1/1994 |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.62(c) |
No or defective bus emergency exit windows, manufactured before 9/1/1973 |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.62(d) |
No / defective Safety glass/push-out window |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.62(e) |
No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.65(b) |
Improper location of fuel system |
Fuel Systems |
1 |
Y |
|
393.65(c) |
ImImproper securement of fuel tank |
Fuel Systems span> |
1 |
Y |
|
393.65(f) |
Improper fuel line protection |
Fuel Systems |
1 |
Y Y |
|
393.70 |
Fifth wheel |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
N |
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393.70(a) |
Defective coupling device—improper tracking |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
N |
|
393.70(b) |
Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.70(b)(2) |
Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.70(c) |
Defective coupling devices for full trailer |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
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393.70(d) |
No/improper safety chains/cables for full trailer |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.70(d)(8) |
Improper safety chain attachment |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.71 |
Improper coupling driveaway/tow-away operation |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.71(g) |
Prohibited towing connection / device |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.71(h) |
Towbar requirement violations |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.71(h)(10) |
No/improper safety chains/cables for towbar |
Coupling Devices |
3 |
Y |
|
393.75 |
Tires/tubes (general) |
Tires |
8 |
Y |
|
393.75(a) |
Flat tire or fabric exposed |
Tires |
8 |
Y |
|
393.75(a)(1) |
Tire—ply or belt material exposed |
Tires |
8 |
Y |
|
393.75(a)(2) |
Tire—tread and/or sidewall separation |
Tires |
8 |
Y |
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393.75(a)(3) |
Tire—flat and/or audible air leak |
Tires |
8 |
Y |
|
393.75(a)(4) |
Tire—cut exposing ply and/or belt material |
Tires |
8 |
Y |
|
393.75(e) |
Tire—regrooved on front of truck/truck-tractor |
Tire vs. Load |
3 |
Y |
|
393.75(f) |
Tire—load weight rating/under inflated |
Tire vs. Load |
3 |
Y |
|
393.75(f)(1) |
Weight carried exceeds tire load limit† |
Tire vs. Load |
3 |
Y |
|
393.75(f)(2) |
Tire under-inflated † |
Tire vs. Load |
3 |
Y |
|
393.75(h) |
Tire under-inflated |
Tire vs. Load |
3 |
Y |
|
393.76 |
Sleeper berth requirement violations |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.77 |
Defective and/or prohibited heaters |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.77(b)(5) |
Protection of operating controls from tampering |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.77(b)(11) |
Bus heater fuel tank location |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.78 |
Windshield wipers inoperative/defective |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.79(a) |
Defroster / Defogger inoperative |
Windshield/ Glass/ Makings |
1 |
Y |
|
393.80 |
Failing to equip vehicle with two rear vision mirrors |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.81 |
Horn inoperative |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.82 |
Speedometer inoperative / inadequate |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
393.83(a) |
Exhaust system location |
Exhaust Discharge |
1 |
Y |
|
393.83(b) |
Exhaust discharge fuel tank/filler tube |
Exhaust Discharge |
1 |
Y |
|
393.83(c) |
Improper exhaust—bus (gasoline) |
Exhaust Discharge |
1 |
Y Y |
|
393.83(f) |
Improper exhaust system repair (patch/wrap) |
Exhaust Discharge |
1 |
Y |
|
393.83(g) |
Exhaust leak under truck cab and/or sleeper |
Exhaust Discharge |
1 |
Y |
|
393.83(h) |
Exhaust system not securely fastened |
Exhaust Discharge |
1 |
Y |
|
393.84 |
Inadequate floor condition |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
393.86 |
No or improper rearend protection |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
393.86(a)(1) |
Rear impact guards—all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
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393.86(a)(2) |
Impact guard width— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
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393.86(a)(3) |
Impact guard height— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
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393.86(a)(4) |
Impact guard rear— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
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393.86(a)(5) |
Cross-sectional vertical height— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98 |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
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393.86(b)(1) |
Rear Impact Guards— motor vehicle manufactured on or after 12/31/52, see exceptions |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
393.93(a)(3) |
Seats not secured in conformance with FMVSS |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
|
393.93(b) |
Truck not equipped with seat belt |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
393.95(a) |
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher |
Emergency Equipment |
2 |
Y |
|
393.95(a)(1)(i) |
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher |
Emergency Equipment |
2 |
Y |
|
393.95(b) |
No spare fuses as required |
Emergency Equipment |
2 |
Y |
|
393.95(c) |
No spare fuses as required |
Emergency Equipment |
2 |
Y |
|
393.95(f) |
No / insufficient warning devices |
Emergency Equipment |
2 |
Y |
|
393.95(g) |
HM—restricted emergency warning device |
Emergency Equipment |
2 |
Y |
|
393.201(a) |
Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
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393.201(b) |
Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
|
393.201(c) |
Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
|
393.201(d) |
Frame accessories improperly attached |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
|
393.201(e) |
Prohibited holes drilled in frame rail flange |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
|
393.203 |
Cab/body parts requirements violations |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
393.203(a) |
Cab door missing/broken |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
393.203(b) |
Cab/body improperly secured to frame |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y Y |
|
393.203(e) |
Cab front bumper missing/ unsecured/ protrude |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
Y |
|
393.205(a) |
Wheel/rim cracked or broken |
Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. |
2 |
Y |
|
393.205(b) |
Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels |
Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. |
2 |
Y |
|
393.205(c) |
Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing |
Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. |
2 |
Y |
|
393.207(a) |
Axle positioning parts defective/missing |
Suspension |
7 |
Y |
|
393.207(b) |
Adjustable axle locking pin missing/disengaged |
Suspension |
7 |
Y |
|
393.207(c) |
Leaf spring assembly defective/missing |
Suspension |
7 |
Y |
|
393.207(d) |
Coil spring cracked and/or broken |
Suspension |
7 |
Y |
|
393.207(e) |
Torsion bar cracked and/or broken |
Suspension |
7 |
Y |
|
393.207(f) |
Air suspension pressure loss |
Suspension |
7 |
Y |
|
393.207(g) |
No/defective air suspension exhaust control |
Suspension |
7 |
N |
|
393.209(a) |
Steering wheel not secured/broken |
Steering Mechanism |
6 |
Y |
|
393.209(b) |
Excessive steering wheel lash |
Steering Mechanism |
6 |
Y |
|
393.209(c) |
Loose steering column |
Steering Mechanism |
6 |
Y |
|
393.209(d) |
Steering system components worn/welded/missing |
Steering Mechanism |
6 |
Y |
|
393.209(e) |
Power steering violations |
Steering Mechanism |
6 |
Y |
|
396.3A1BA |
Brake out of adjustment |
Brakes Out of Adjustment |
4 |
N |
|
396.3A1BC |
Brake-air compressor violation |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
|
396.3A1BD |
Brake-defective brake drum |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
|
396.3A1BL |
Brake-reserve system pressure loss |
Brakes, All Others |
4 |
N |
|
396.3A1T |
Tires (general) |
Tires |
8 |
Y |
|
396.5 |
Excessive oil leaks† |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
N |
|
396.5(a) |
Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
N |
|
396.5(b) |
Oil and/or grease leak |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
N |
|
396.7 |
Unsafe operations forbidden |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
396.9(c)(2) |
Operating an OOS vehicle |
Vehicle Jumping OOS |
10 |
Y |
|
396.9(d)(2) |
Failure to correct defects noted on inspection report |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
N |
|
396.11 |
No or inadequate driver vehicle inspection report |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
Y |
|
39396.13(c) |
No reviewing driver's signature on Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
Y |
|
396.17(c) |
Operating a CMV without periodic inspection |
Inspection Reports span> |
4 |
N |
|
398.5 |
Parts/access—migrant workers |
Other Vehicle Defect |
3 |
Y |
|
398.7 |
Inspect/maintain motor vehicle—migrant workers |
Inspection Reports |
4 |
N |
|
399.207 |
Vehicle access requirements violations |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |
|
399.211 |
Inadequate maintenance of driver access |
Cab, Body, Frame |
2 |
N |