Violation codes — FM 273
35 violation codes cited at this site
| # | Code | Description | Citations | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 13 | — |
| 2 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 12 | — |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 10 | — |
| 4 | 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 9 | — |
| 5 | 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | 4 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | — |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 3 | 66.7% |
| 8 | 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 3 | — |
| 9 | 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | 3 | — |
| 10 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 3 | — |
| 12 | 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 2 | — |
| 13 | 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 2 | — |
| 14 | 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 2 | — |
| 15 | 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | 2 | — |
| 16 | 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 2 | — |
| 17 | 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | — |
| 18 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | — |
| 19 | 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | — |
| 20 | 396.3A1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | — |
| 22 | 393.209D | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 1 | — |
| 24 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 1 | — |
| 25 | 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | 1 | — |
| 26 | 393.47B | Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.47(c) | Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length | 1 | — |
| 28 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | — |
| 29 | 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 1 | — |
| 31 | 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 1 | — |
| 32 | 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | 1 | — |
| 33 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.81 | Horn inoperative | 1 | — |
| 35 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 1 | — |
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