396.11(c) — DVIR - no defect noted/corrected
FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. Severity weight: 5.
Severity Weight
5
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Code System
FMCSR
Code
396.11(c)
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
5
Violation Group
BASIC 5
Violation Description
Motor carrier failing to repair defects listed by driver on DVIR before dispatching vehicle.
About This Violation Code
Code 396.11(c) falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS). It carries a severity weight of 5 (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 396.11 in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
Data sources & freshness
FMCSA Vehicle Inspections and Violations
Updated 3 months ago
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR)
Unknown freshness