Violation codes — US385 NB
169 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 4)
| # | Code | Description | Citations | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 277 | 7.2% |
| 2 | 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 96 | 4.2% |
| 3 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 90 | 80.0% |
| 4 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 88 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 84 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 81 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 74 | 35.1% |
| 8 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 65 | 87.7% |
| 9 | 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 50 | 2.0% |
| 10 | 393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 49 | — |
| 11 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 45 | — |
| 12 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 44 | — |
| 13 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 43 | — |
| 14 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 42 | — |
| 15 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 38 | — |
| 16 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 36 | — |
| 17 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 32 | — |
| 18 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 28 | — |
| 19 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 28 | — |
| 20 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 28 | 3.6% |
| 21 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 27 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 26 | — |
| 23 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 21 | — |
| 24 | 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 21 | 28.6% |
| 25 | 393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 20 | — |
| 26 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 19 | — |
| 27 | 393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 19 | — |
| 28 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 18 | — |
| 29 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 17 | 76.5% |
| 30 | 383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 16 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 16 | 12.5% |
| 32 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 15 | — |
| 33 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 15 | 6.7% |
| 34 | 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 15 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 14 | — |
| 36 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 14 | — |
| 37 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 13 | 30.8% |
| 38 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 13 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 12 | — |
| 40 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 11 | 72.7% |
| 41 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 11 | 18.2% |
| 42 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 11 | — |
| 43 | 393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 11 | 9.1% |
| 44 | 393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 10 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 10 | — |
| 46 | 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 10 | — |
| 47 | 396.5B | Fuel system leak | 9 | — |
| 48 | 393.53B | Steering system components worn | 9 | — |
| 49 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 8 | — |
| 50 | 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 8 | 25.0% |
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