393.201(a) — Frame - cracked/loose/broken
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 14,067 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.
Violation Description
CMV frame is cracked, loose, broken or sagging to the extent that it affects the safe operation.
About This Violation Code
Code 393.201(a) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 8 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe). This violation is Out-of-Service eligible, meaning the driver or vehicle may be placed out of service at roadside when cited.
When this violation is cited during a roadside inspection, it contributes to the carrier's Vehicle Maintenance BASIC score. Carriers with high BASIC percentiles may be prioritized for FMCSA interventions including warning letters, investigations, or compliance reviews.
Regulatory Reference
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
This violation references 49 CFR 393.201 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
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| Date | Report # | State | Level | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82913631 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82912975 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82914366 | CA | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82906460 | HI | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82897847 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82912628 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82898830 | KY | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82904822 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2024 | 82897861 | UT | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82910768 | IL | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82902499 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 82902462 | CA | Level 5 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82908043 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82903028 | CA | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82913029 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82898376 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897813 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82900908 | TX | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897573 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82897857 | US | Level 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 82906302 | US | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82906192 | US | Level 1 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82913090 | TX | Level 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82901587 | TX | Level 2 | Yes |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 82886034 | US | Level 1 | No |