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Table 5. CSMS Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Violations

 

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)

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

393.9TS

Inoperative turn signal

Lighting

6

Y

393.11

No/defective lighting devices/reflective devices/projected

Reflective Sheeting

3

Y

393.11LR

Lower retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993

Reflective Sheeting

3

Y

393.11N

No retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993

Reflective Sheeting

3

Y

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

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

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

393.13(c)(1)

Side retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or before 12/1/1993

Reflective Sheeting

3

Y

393.13(c)(2)

Lower retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or before 12/1/1993

Reflective Sheeting

3

Y

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

393.13(d)(2)

Lower rear retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993

Reflective Sheeting

3

Y

393.13(d)(3)

Upper rear retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993

Reflective Sheeting>

3

Y

393.17

No/defective lamp/reflector-tow-away operation

Lighting

6

Y Y

393.24

Non-compliant fog or driving lamps

Lighting

6

Y

393.24(c)

Improper headlamp mounting

Lighting

6

N

393.24(d)

Improper head / auxiliary / fog lamp aiming

Lighting

6

N

393.25(a)

Improper lamp mounting

Lighting

6

N

393.25(b)

Lamps are not visible as required

Lighting

6

Y

393.25(e)

Lamp not steady burning

Lighting

6

Y

393.25(f)

Stop lamp violations

Lighting

6

Y

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

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

393.43

No/improper breakaway or emergency braking

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.43(a)

No/improper tractor protection valve

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.43(d)

No or defective automatic trailer brake

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.44

No/defective bus front brake line protection

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.45

Brake tubing and hose adequacy

Brakes, All Others

4

N

393.45(b)(3)

Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against high temperatures

Brakes, All Others

4

N

393.45(d)

Brake connections with leaks/constrictions

Brakes, All Others

4

N

393.47

Inadequate/contaminated brake linings

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.47(a)

Inadequate brakes for safe stopping

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.47(b)

Mismatched brake chambers on same axle

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.47(c)

Mismatched slack adjuster effective length

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.47(d)

Insufficient brake linings

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.47(e)

Clamp/Roto-Chamber type brake(s) out of adjustment

Brakes Out of Adjustment

4

Y

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

393.50(a)

Failing to have sufficient air/vacuum reserve

Brakes, All Others

4

N

393.50(b)

Failing to equip vehicle—prevent reservoir air/vacuum leak

Brakes, All Others

4

N N

393.52(a)(1)

Insufficient braking force as percent of GVW or GCW

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

393.53(a)

Automatic brake adjuster CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1993— hydraulic brake

Brakes, All Others

4

Y

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

393.55(a)

ABS— all CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1999 with hydraulic brakes

Brakes, All Others

4

N

393.55(b)

ABS— malfunction indicators for hydraulic brake system

Brakes, All Others

4

N

393.55(c)(1)

ABS— all tractors manufactured on or after 3/1/1997 air brake system

Brakes, All Others

4

N

393.55(c)(2)

ABS— all other CMVs manufactured on or after 3/1/1998 air brake system

Brakes, All Others

4

N

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

393.60(c)

Damaged or discolored windshield

Windshield/ Glass/ Makings

1

Y

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

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

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

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

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

393.86(a)(2)

Impact guard width— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98

Cab, Body, Frame

2

N

393.86(a)(3)

Impact guard height— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98

Cab, Body, Frame

2

N

393.86(a)(4)

Impact guard rear— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98

Cab, Body, Frame

2

N

393.86(a)(5)

Cross-sectional vertical height— all trailers/semitrailers manufactured on or after 1/26/98

Cab, Body, Frame

2

N

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

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

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