392.62B-PC Citation: Aisle Seat Violations — QA Guide

No. Our inspection records show that 392.62B-PC citations have never resulted in an out-of-service placement. Across all 3 citations in our database, the OOS rate is 0.0%. This is significantly lower than the 31.4% average OOS rate across all FMCSR codes, indicating that aisle seat configuration violations are typically treated as correctable defects rather than immediate safety hazards requiring vehicle removal from service.

This violation is rare and low-enforcement relative to similar unsafe driving codes. We've recorded only 3 citations all-time for 392.62B-PC, placing it at rank #2551 of 3,036 FMCSR codes. Compare this to the top peer codes: 392.2 (operating while fatigued) has 1,208,164 citations with a 0.8% OOS rate. The zero OOS rate for 392.62B-PC means it's classified as a compliance issue rather than an acute safety threat like operator fatigue or impairment.

Immediate steps:

1. Document the citation details — note the specific aisle seat configuration defect cited by the inspector.
2. Review your bus interior layout — verify which aisle seats do not conform to federal passenger carrier requirements.
3. Contact your maintenance team — schedule repairs or seat removal/replacement to bring the bus into compliance.
4. Request the inspection report — obtain the full roadside inspection document from FMCSA to understand exactly which seats were flagged.
5. File a DataQs record if you believe the citation is factually incorrect or if the inspector misidentified a compliant configuration.

Since this is not an OOS violation, you can continue operating while arranging compliance work.

New Jersey is the only state with a recorded 392.62B-PC citation in the last 180 days, with 1 citation and a 0.0% OOS rate. The extremely low national citation volume (3 all-time) means this violation is not concentrated in any single state. It appears to be an occasional finding rather than a systemic enforcement focus in any particular region.

The data shows sporadic citation activity with no trend toward increase. Our inspection records document 1 citation in May 2025, 1 in October 2025, and 1 in November 2025. Over 90 days (the most recent period in our data), there have been zero citations. This suggests the violation is infrequently encountered and not part of a sustained enforcement wave. Compliance with aisle seat standards appears rare as a roadside finding.

Across our 13 million inspection records, three carriers each received one citation for aisle seat violations: Kobussen Buses Ltd (USDOT 275996), Airport Service Corp (USDOT 609266), and Unlimited Tours & Charters LLC (USDOT 2835059). All three citations resulted in zero out-of-service placements. None of these carriers shows a pattern of repeat violations for this code.

Yes. The DataQs (Investigate & Challenge) process allows you to dispute inaccurate roadside inspection findings. For equipment-based citations like 392.62B-PC, you can challenge the citation if:

• The inspector misidentified your aisle seat configuration as non-compliant when it actually meets federal requirements.
• You have documentation (bus specifications, manufacturer certification, compliance records) proving the seats conform.
• The citation was recorded in error or with wrong vehicle/carrier identifiers.

File your DataQs challenge within 90 days of the citation through FMCSA. Provide clear photos or engineering documentation of your aisle seat layout.

This citation is recorded against the carrier and vehicle, not the driver. Passenger carrier bus equipment violations are carrier-level safety concerns under the Safety Management BASIC category in the CSA system. The violation will appear on your company's safety record and may affect carrier safety metrics, not individual driver qualifications. Your carrier's compliance and maintenance program is responsible for ensuring aisle seat conformity across the fleet.