What happens when you're cited for tire defects under 393.67(f)? Direct answers on OOS rates, CSA points, and what to do next.
Ranks #2,191 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Operating a commercial motor vehicle with tires that have other defects including fabric exposed, bumps, bulges, or cuts.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. A 393.67(f) citation will not result in an out-of-service order. Across our inspection database, the 0.0% out-of-service rate for this code shows that tire defects like fabric exposure, bumps, bulges, or cuts are treated as documentation or minor equipment findings—not immediate roadside violations. Compare this to the 31.4% average out-of-service rate across all FMCSR codes; 393.67(f) is significantly lower risk for immediate vehicle impound.
Each 393.67(f) citation carries a CSA severity weight of 6 points. That weight is applied to your carrier's Vehicle Maintenance BASIC within 30 days of the inspection. The total impact on your safety record depends on how many citations your carrier accrues in that 30-day window—the points are aggregated across all drivers and violations in that timeframe, so context matters for your actual score.
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Relative to peer codes in vehicle maintenance, 393.67(f) is low-severity. Our inspection records show it ranks #2167 out of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume. Compare this to similar violations: Inoperable required lamps (393.9(a)) account for 660,737 citations with a 15.4% OOS rate, and windshield defects (393.78) have 157,894 citations with a 0.3% OOS rate. The 11 all-time citations for 393.67(f) indicate this is an uncommon finding.
Yes. DataQs allows drivers and carriers to challenge roadside inspection findings. For 393.67(f), contestability depends on whether the citation is based on physical measurement (e.g., cut depth, bump size) or inspector judgment. If you have evidence the tire was within spec or that the damage occurred after inspection, submit your documentation through your carrier's DataQs portal within 90 days. The FMCSA will review the photographic or written record from the inspection.
Zero. Our inspection database shows no citations for 393.67(f) in the last 90 days, and none in the last 12 months either. The 11 all-time citations in our records span years, reflecting how infrequently inspectors cite this specific tire defect code. This suggests enforcement focus is elsewhere in tire maintenance—likely on more critical safety defects or inflation issues.
Benjamin Herrera Cano (USDOT 554927) has the highest citation count with 2 all-time citations for 393.67(f). Nine other carriers appear once each in our database: Guillermo Rodriguez Herrera, Jaime Delgado Salazar, AZ Dairy Commodities Inc, VRP Transportation Inc, Chaqui SPR de RL, Gerardo Garza Garcia, 4 Way Logistics LLC, Molina's Hotshot LLC, and Midas 168 Transportation. The low frequency across all carriers reflects the rarity of this citation.
Both. The citation itself is issued to the driver (it appears on your record), but the severity points are aggregated into your carrier's Vehicle Maintenance BASIC score under the FMCSA's Safety Management System. This means your violation contributes to both your personal safety profile and your company's overall compliance rating. Carriers use these scores for insurance, regulatory oversight, and fleet planning.
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