393.45(d) — Brake tubing/hoses inadequate

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 72,830 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: 7.

Severity Weight
7
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
72,830
Code
393.45(d)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
7
Violation Group
Total Events
72,830
Carriers Cited
37,502

Violation Description

Commercial motor vehicle brake tubing or hoses are worn, chafed, crimped, or otherwise damaged.

About This Violation Code

Code 393.45(d) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 7 (scale 1-10, higher = more severe).

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 393.45 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
72,830
OOS Events
8,605
OOS Rate
11.8%
Top State (180d)

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 37,502 carriers total • Page 1 of 1501

Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 393.45(d) was cited • 72,830 total events • Page 1 of 2914

Recent Inspections with 393.45(d)

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Recent Inspections with 393.45(d)
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Oct 15, 202482910490OKLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482913987CALevel 2No
Oct 15, 202482911269NVLevel 2Yes
Oct 15, 202482914380CALevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482909041MDLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482908195ARLevel 2No
Oct 15, 202482910492OKLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482907786SCLevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482910946NELevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482907714UTLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482907675SCLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482908809MDLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482907243ORLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482907137MOLevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482907072SCLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482906900SCLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482908808MDLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482906146USLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482913614CALevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482906397DELevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482908206MOLevel 1Yes
Oct 15, 202482906381USLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482906259USLevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482913384CALevel 1No
Oct 15, 202482906255WALevel 1Yes

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Unknown freshness
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness