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Table 5. CSMS Vehicle Maintenance BASIC Violations 13
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
392.22(b) Failing/improper placement of warning devices Cab, Body, Frame 2 Y
392.33 Operating CMV with lamps/reflectors obscured Lighting 6 Y
393.9(a) Inoperative required lamps Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 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
393.11TU Truck Tractor upper body corners retroreflective sheeting/reflex manufactured on or after 7/1/1997 Reflective Sheeting 3 Y
393.11UR Upper reflex reflectors retroreflective sheeting/reflex reflectors manufactured on or after 12/1/1993 Reflective Sheeting 3 Y
393.13(a) Retroreflective tape not affixed; Trailer manufactured before 12//1/1993 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
393.17(a) No/defective lamps-towing unit-tow-away operation Lighting 6 Y
393.17(b) No/defective tow-away lamps on rear unit Lighting 6 Y
393.19 Inoperative/defective hazard warning lamp Lighting 6 Y
393.23 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electricity Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 2 Y
393.24(a) Non-compliance with headlamp requirements Lighting 6 Y
393.24(b) Non-compliant fog/driving lamps Lighting 6 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(a)(4) Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage Brakes, All Others 4 N
393.45(b)(2) Failing to secure brake hose/tubing against mechanical damage Brakes, All Others 4 Y
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
393.50(c) No means to ensure operable check valve Brakes, All Others 4 N
393.50(d) No or defective air reservoir drain valve Brakes, All Others 4 Y
393.51 No or defective brake warning device Brakes, All Others 4 Y
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
393.55(d)(2) ABS— malfunctioning indicator to cab of towing CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/2001 Brakes, All Others 4 N
393.55(d)(3) ABS— malfunctioning indicator connection from towed CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/2001 Brakes, All Others 4 N
393.55(e) ABS— malfunctioning lamps towed CMV manufactured on or after 3/1/1998, manufactured before 3/1/2009 Brakes, All Others 4 Y
393.60(b) Windshields required Windshield/ Glass/ Makings 1 Y
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) Improper securement of fuel tank Fuel Systems 1 Y
393.65(f) Improper fuel line protection Fuel Systems 1 Y
393.67 Fuel tank requirement violations Fuel Systems 1 N
393.67(c)(7) Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing Fuel Systems 1 Y
393.67(c)(8) Improper fuel tank safety vent Fuel Systems 1 N
393.68 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Container does not conform to regulations Other Vehicle Defect 3 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(b) Tire—front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch Tires 8 Y
393.75(c) Tire—other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch Tires 8 Y
393.75(d) Tire-bus regrooved/recap on front wheel 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
393.83(d) Improper exhaust—bus (diesel) Exhaust Discharge 1 Y
393.83(e) Improper exhaust discharge (not rear of cab) Exhaust Discharge 1 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
393.88 Improperly located television receiver Cab, Body, Frame 2 Y
393.89 Bus driveshaft not properly protected Cab, Body, Frame 2 Y
393.90 Bus—no or obscure standee line Cab, Body, Frame 2 Y
393.91 Bus—improper aisle seats Cab, Body, Frame 2 Y
393.93(a) Bus—not equipped with seat belt Cab, Bdy, 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
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Cab, Body, Frame 2 Y
393.203(d) Cab seats not securely mounted Cab, Body, Frame 2 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
396.1 Must have knowledge of and comply with regulations Inspection Reports 4 Y
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair and maintenance parts and accessories Wheels, Studs, Clamps, Etc. 2 Y
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Brakes, All Others 4 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
396.13(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 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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