393.207(b) — Frame cracked/broken/sagging

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 4,553 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 8. Out-of-service eligible.

OOS Eligible
Severity Weight
8
OOS Eligible
Yes
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
4,553
Code
393.207(b)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
Yes
Severity Weight
8
Violation Group
BASIC 5
Total Events
4,553
Carriers Cited
3,237

Violation Description

CMV frame is cracked, broken, loose, or sagging.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.207(b) 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 393.207 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
4,553
OOS Events
2,644
OOS Rate
58.1%
Top State (180d)

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 3,237 carriers total • Page 1 of 130

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.207(b) was cited • 4,553 total events • Page 1 of 183

Recent Inspections with 393.207(b)

Showing 25 of 4,553

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Recent Inspections with 393.207(b)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Oct 15, 202482909042MDLevel 1Yes
Oct 14, 202482913004TXLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482910582IALevel 1Yes
Oct 14, 202482913049TXLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482912666TXLevel 2No
Oct 14, 202482897828UTLevel 1No
Oct 13, 202482900313WYLevel 1Yes
Oct 12, 202482896120MOLevel 1No
Oct 11, 202482891064SCLevel 1Yes
Oct 11, 202482886866MDLevel 1No
Oct 11, 202482890319CALevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482886373ARLevel 2Yes
Oct 10, 202482900939TXLevel 2No
Oct 10, 202482876073SCLevel 2Yes
Oct 10, 202482877548MDLevel 1Yes
Oct 9, 202482889713CALevel 1No
Oct 9, 202482892431OHLevel 1Yes
Oct 9, 202482882127CALevel 2No
Oct 9, 202482883861COLevel 1Yes
Oct 9, 202482891990OHLevel 1Yes
Oct 9, 202482881721TXLevel 1No
Oct 9, 202482881864CALevel 1No
Oct 8, 202482854645ARLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482879488NMLevel 2No
Oct 8, 202482864579VALevel 1Yes

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
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