396.3A1BA — Bolt-type or DD-3 -type Brake Out of Adjustment

FMCSA violation code under Vehicle Maintenance. 40 events recorded in roadside inspections. Severity weight: N/A.

Severity Weight
N/A
OOS Eligible
No
BASIC Category
Vehicle Maintenance
Total Events
40
Code
396.3A1BA
Code System
FMCSR
BASIC Category
OOS Eligible
No
Severity Weight
N/A
Violation Group
Total Events
40
Carriers Cited
35

Violation Description

Bolt-type or DD-3 -type Brake Out of Adjustment

About This Violation Code

Code 396.3A1BA falls under the Vehicle Maintenance BASIC category in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS).

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 396.3A1BA in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Events (all time)
40
OOS Events
0
OOS Rate
0.0%
Top State (180d)
Texas
3 events

Top Enforcing States

Where 396.3A1BA is most commonly cited (last 180 days)

1.Texas
3
OOS 0.0%
2.North Carolina
1
OOS 0.0%
3.New Mexico
1
OOS 0.0%

Click a state to see roadside inspection activity, top stations, and carrier profiles in that jurisdiction.

Citation Trend (12 months)

Monthly count of 396.3A1BA citations. Red bars mark months with OOS-triggering citations.

5
May
3
Jul
3
Aug
5
Sep
1
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan

Most Active Stations

Inspection stations citing 396.3A1BA most often (last 180 days)

2.NM
1
OOS 0.0%
3.VETERANS POE
1
OOS 0.0%

Top Carriers Cited

Ranked by frequency • 35 carriers total • Page 1 of 2

Top Carriers with 396.3A1BA Violations

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Recent Inspections

Latest inspections where 396.3A1BA was cited • 40 total events • Page 1 of 2

Recent Inspections with 396.3A1BA

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Recent Inspections with 396.3A1BA
DateReport #StateLevelOOS
Jan 6, 202686729068TXLevel 1No
Dec 30, 202586685043NCLevel 1No
Dec 29, 202586694683TXLevel 1No
Dec 8, 202586555021TXLevel 1No
Nov 10, 202586297323NMLevel 1No
Sep 25, 202586067824NCLevel 1No
Sep 23, 202585900264NCLevel 1No
Sep 22, 202585857774TXLevel 1No
Sep 16, 202585842434TXLevel 1No
Aug 28, 202585654530NCLevel 1No
Aug 19, 202585565839NCLevel 1No
Aug 14, 202585506282PALevel 1No
Jul 25, 202585363471TXLevel 2No
Jul 9, 202585167289NCLevel 1No
Jul 7, 202585154253PALevel 1No
May 27, 202584804781TXLevel 1No
May 15, 202584707385ILLevel 1No
May 7, 202584614467NMLevel 1No
May 2, 202584581946NMLevel 1No
Mar 24, 202584207040ALLevel 1No
Mar 24, 202584207041ALLevel 1No
Feb 28, 202584027321NMLevel 1No
Jan 29, 202583726940ALLevel 1No
Jan 16, 202584698734ILLevel 1No
Jan 15, 202583613607NCLevel 1No

Data sources & freshness

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