What happens when your fire extinguisher has no label or marking? Direct answers on out-of-service risk, repair urgency, and citation trends from 13M+ inspection records.
Ranks #1,044 of 3,146 FMCSR codes by citation frequency • OOS rate of 0.0% is below the FMCSR-wide average of 33.3%.
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no label or marking.
Direct answers grounded in TruckCodex inspection data
No. Across our 13 million inspection records, this violation has never resulted in an out-of-service order. All 343 citations for 393.95A2 resulted in 0.0% out-of-service placements. Compare that to the all-FMCSR average of 31.4% — this is a documentary or minor equipment defect, not a safety-critical failure that stops your truck at the roadside.
It ranks in the lower-severity tier. Our data shows this code at #1044 of 3,036 FMCSR codes by citation volume. Similar equipment violations like inoperable lamps (393.9) have a 6.9% OOS rate and 180,097 all-time citations — far more common. Windshield defects (393.78) sit at only 0.3% OOS rate despite 157,894 citations. This label-and-marking issue is a compliance detail, not a critical safety defect.
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In the last 180 days, California leads by far with 26 citations, followed by Utah (12 citations) and Pennsylvania (10 citations). Florida, Maryland, Arizona, and Puerto Rico each had 4–6 citations. Our inspection data shows this is not a regional hotspot — citations are spread widely, suggesting inconsistent inspector application rather than a concentrated enforcement wave in any one state.
It's trending upward. Our monthly data for the last 12 months shows a climb: 4 citations in April 2025 to a peak of 29 in September 2025, then stabilizing around 15–26 per month through early 2026. In the last 90 days, we recorded 39 citations total. This suggests inspectors are paying more attention to emergency equipment documentation, so compliance should be a priority in your vehicle inspections.
Yes, you can file a DataQs (FMCSA Clearinghouse dispute) if you believe the citation is inaccurate. This code deals with labeling and marking — a documentation issue, not a measurement or inspection procedure error. If your fire extinguisher was properly labeled at the time of inspection, or if the inspector's documentation is unclear or incorrect, you have grounds to contest. Submit evidence (photos, service records) and let FMCSA arbitrate.
This violation stays with the vehicle (unit record), not the driver. It's a CMV equipment citation under FMCSR Part 393 (Vehicle Maintenance). Your carrier is responsible for the vehicle's compliance, and the citation affects the carrier's safety profile and CSA scores. If you move to a different truck, the violation doesn't follow you — but your carrier's failure to correct it will remain on their record and increase roadside inspection frequency.
Highway Shipping Division Inc (USDOT 4365512) has the most with 4 citations all-time. Menco Logistics Inc, Hunter Transport Inc, and Gala-SCL Sa De Cv each have 3. Most carriers in our data have only 1–2 citations, suggesting this is not a systemic fleet-wide issue but rather scattered compliance gaps. If your carrier appears multiple times, it signals a need for stronger pre-trip inspection training and accountability.
Where 393.95A2 is most commonly cited (last 180 days)
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Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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