Direct answers about 365.511MX citations, out-of-service risk, next steps, and how this violation compares to similar codes.
Ranks #2,811 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 100.0% is above the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
Yes—across our inspection records, 365.511MX carries a 100.0% out-of-service rate. Every citation in our database for this code resulted in the vehicle being placed out of service. For context, the average out-of-service rate across all FMCSR codes is 31.4%, so this violation is significantly more severe in enforcement outcome.
First, do not operate the vehicle until repairs are complete. Our inspection records show 365.511MX citations often appear alongside brake and steering defects—specifically slack adjusters and steering system wear. Have a qualified mechanic inspect:
Document all repairs before requesting re-inspection. Get the violation cleared before returning to service.
Yes. The 100.0% out-of-service rate shows this is enforced as a critical safety defect. Across our 13 million+ inspection records, 365.511MX ranks #2796 by citation volume, making it rare but always serious when cited. The pattern of co-occurring brake and steering violations reinforces that this code flags fundamental vehicle safety failures.
Rarely. Our all-time database contains only 1 citation for 365.511MX. In the last 12 months, we recorded 1 citation, and in the last 90 days, 1 citation. The single documented case involved a Kenworth truck operated under USDOT 4129943 (EDEL MARRUFO GONZALEZ). This extreme rarity suggests either very specific circumstances or limited applicability in practice.
In our 180-day snapshot, 365.511MX was cited only in the US region, with 1 citation and a 100.0% out-of-service rate. The absence of state-level granularity in recent data reflects the very low citation volume for this code. If you're cited, enforcement outcome does not vary by state—the violation is treated as out-of-service regardless of location.
Within the peer codes in this category, 365.511MX is one of the strictest. Comparable codes show:
All of these are cited far more frequently but result in out-of-service much less often. A 100.0% OOS rate on 365.511MX indicates it flags a non-negotiable safety condition.
Yes. All FMCSA citations are eligible for challenge through the DataQs (Defend, Correct, and Verify) process. You must file within 90 days of citation. Success depends on whether you can prove the defect did not exist at the time of inspection, the inspection was procedurally flawed, or documentation was incomplete. Since 365.511MX is equipment-based, you'll need repair receipts, photos, or expert certification that the vehicle was compliant.
Immediate. The 100.0% out-of-service rate means you cannot legally operate the vehicle until repairs are documented and verified. Our records show no trend of declining enforcement—the 1 citation in the last 90 days reflects consistent application whenever the defect is found. Delay increases your liability and regulatory exposure. Schedule a qualified inspection within 24 hours.
Where 365.511MX is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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