Annual Vehicle Inspection Report and Appendix G
Annual Vehicle Inspection Report and Appendix G
√ OK Needs Repair
Worksheet codes
N/A Not Applicable X Repaired Shading = Appendix G required
Code Item Code Item Code Item
1. BRAKE SYSTEM 4. FUEL SYSTEM 9. FRAME
a. Service Brakes a. Visible leak a. Frame Members
b. Parking Brake System b. Fuel tank filler cap missing b. Tire and Wheel Clearance
c. Brake Drums or Rotors c. Fuel tank securely attached c. Adjustable Axle Assemblies (sliding
d. Brake Hose 5. LIGHTING DEVICES Subframes)
e. Brake Tubing All lighting devices and reflectors 10. TIRE
f. Low Pressure Warning Device required by Part 393 (Sec. .9-.26) a. Tires on any steering axle of a
g. Tractor Protection Valve shall be operable power unit.
h. Air Compressor 6. SAFE LOADING b. All other tires
i. Electric Brakes a. Parts of vehicle or condition of c. Installation of speed-restricted
j. Hydraulic Brakes loading tires unless specifically designated by
k. Vacuum Brakes b. Protection against shifting cargo. motor carrier.
l. Antilock Brake System c. Container securement devices on 11. WHEELS AND RIMS
m. Automatic Brake Adjusters intermodal equipment a. Lock or Side Ring
2. COUPLING DEVICES 7. STEERING MECHANISM b. Wheels and Rims
a. Fifth Wheels a. Steering Wheel Free Play c. Fasteners
b. Pintle Hooks b. Steering Column d. Welds
c. Drawbar/Towbar Eye c. Front Axle Beam and All Steering 12. WINDSHIELD GLAZING
d. Drawbar/Towbar Tongue Components Any crack, discoloration, or vision
reducing matter except: (1) Coloring
e. Safety Devices d. Steering Gear Box
or tinting applied at time of
f. Saddle-Mounts e. Pitman Arm
manufacture, (2) any crack over 1/4
3. EXHAUST SYSTEM f. Power Steering inch wide if not intersect by another
a. Exhaust system leaking forward d. Steering Gear Box crack, (3) any damaged area not
of or directly below the e. Pitman Arm more closer than 3 inches to any
driver/sleeper compartment f. Power Steering other than 1/4 inch in diameter if
b. Bus exhaust system leaking or g. Ball and Socket Joints not closer than 3 inches to any other
discharging; h. Tie Rods and Drag Links such damaged area, (4) labels,
1. Gasoline powered--in excess i. Nuts sticker, decalcomania etc. (see
of six inches forward of rearmost j. Steering System 393.60 for exceptions)
part
2. of bus. than gasoline powered--
Other 8. SUSPENSION 13. WINDSHIELD WIPERS
in excess of fifteen inches forward Any power unit that has an
a. Any U-bolts, spring hangers, or
of rearmost part of bus. inoperative wiper or missing or
other axle positioning parts cracked,
3. Other than gasoline powered-- broken, loose or missing resulting in damaged parts that rendor it
forward of a door or window shifting of an axle from its normal ineffective
designed to be opened. position. 14. MOTORCAOCH SEATS
c. Exhaust system likely to burn, b. Spring Assembly Any passenger seat that is not
char, or damage the electrical securely fastened to the vehicle
c. Torque, Radius or Tracking
wiring, fuel supply, or any structure
Components
combustible part of the motor
vehicle. Apply decal when all OK
Item* Follow-up description Comment Inspector Name R.O.
* Item number is the section and paragraph as listed in the "Code" column of the inspection report. (i.e. 4a is Fuel System - Visible Leak)
Reminder: A vehicle does not pass nor can a decal be applied until all of the above components meet standards.
§396.17 Periodic inspection.
(a) Every commercial motor vehicle must be inspected as required by this section. The inspection must include, at a minimum, the parts and accessories set forth in appendix G of this subchapter. The term
commercial motor vehicle includes each vehicle in a combination vehicle. For example, for a tractor semitrailer, full trailer combination, the tractor, semitrailer, and the full trailer (including the converter dolly
if so equipped) must each be inspected.
(b) Except as provided in §396.23 and this paragraph, motor carriers must inspect or cause to be inspected all motor vehicles subject to their control. Intermodal equipment providers must inspect or cause to
be inspected intermodal equipment that is interchanged or intended for interchange to motor carriers in intermodal transportation.
(c) A motor carrier must not use a commercial motor vehicle, and an intermodal equipment provider must not tender equipment to a motor carrier for interchange, unless each component identified in
appendix G of this subchapter has passed an inspection in accordance with the terms of this section at least once during the preceding 12 months and documentation of such inspection is on the vehicle. The
documentation may be:
(2) Other forms of documentation, based on the inspection report (e.g., sticker or decal), which contains the following information:
(ii) Name and address of the motor carrier, intermodal equipment provider, or other entity where the inspection report is maintained;
(iii) Information uniquely identifying the vehicle inspected if not clearly marked on the motor vehicle; and
(iv) A certification that the vehicle has passed an inspection in accordance with §396.17.
(d) A motor carrier may perform the required annual inspection for vehicles under the carrier's control which are not subject to an inspection under §396.23(a)(1). An intermodal equipment provider may
perform the required annual inspection for intermodal equipment interchanged or intended for interchange to motor carriers that are not subject to an inspection under §396.23(a)(1).
(e) In lieu of the self-inspection provided for in paragraph (d) of this section, a motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider responsible for the inspection may choose to have a commercial garage, fleet
leasing company, truck stop, or other similar commercial business perform the inspection as its agent, provided that business operates and maintains facilities appropriate for commercial vehicle inspections
and it employs qualified inspectors, as required by §396.19.
(f) Vehicles passing periodic inspections performed under the auspices of any State government or equivalent jurisdiction in the Canadian Provinces, the Yukon Territory, and Mexico, meeting the minimum
standards contained in appendix G of this subchapter, will be considered to have met the requirements of an annual inspection for a period of 12 months commencing from the last day of the month in which
the inspection was performed.
(g) It is the responsibility of the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider to ensure that all parts and accessories on commercial motor vehicles intended for use in interstate commerce for which they
are responsible are maintained at, or promptly repaired to, the minimum standards set forth in appendix G to this subchapter.
(h) Failure to perform properly the annual inspection required by this section shall cause the motor carrier or intermodal equipment provider to be subject to the penalty provisions of 49 U.S.C. 521(b).
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CERTIFICATION: THIS VEHICLE HAS PASSED ALL THE INSPECTION ITEMS FOR THE ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTION
IN ACCORDANCE WITH 49 CFR PART 396.
Part 396, Appendix G to Subchapter B – Minimum Periodic Inspection Standards
A vehicle does not pass an center for drum brakes, (1) Master cylinder less
inspection if it has one of the less than 1⁄8 inch for air disc than 1⁄4 full. (1) Failure to maintain a brake
following defects or BENDIX DD-3 BRAKE CHAMBERS brakes and 1⁄16 inch or less (2) No pedal reserve with within the brake stroke limit
deficiencies: for hydraulic disc and engine running except by specified by the vehicle
Brake electric brakes. pumping pedal. manufacturer.
1. Brake System. Outside readjustment (7) Missing brake on any axle (3) Power assist unit fails to (2) Any automatic brake
Type diameter limit required to have brakes. operate. adjuster that has been replaced
a. Service brakes. (8) Mismatch across any power (4) Seeping or swelling brake with a manual adjuster.
30 8 1⁄8 in. 2 1⁄4 in. (57.2 unit steering axle of: hose(s) under application of (3) Damaged, loose, or missing
(1) Absence of braking action (206 mm) mm). (a) Air chamber sizes. pressure. components.
on any axle required to have (b) Slack adjuster length. (5) Missing or inoperative check (4) Any brake that is found to
BOLT-TYPE BRAKE CHAMBERS
brakes upon application of the Wedge Brake Data— valve. be out of adjustment on initial
service brakes (such as missing Movement of the scribe (6) Has any visually observed inspection must be evaluated to
brakes or brake shoe(s) failing Brake mark on the lining shall not leaking hydraulic fluid in the determine why the automatic
to move upon application of a Outside readjustment exceed 1/16 inch. brake system. brake adjuster is not
wedge, S-cam, cam, or disc Type diameter limit (7) Has hydraulic hose(s) functioning properly and the
brake). b. Parking Brake System. abraded (chafed) through outer problem must be corrected in
(2) Missing or broken A 6 15⁄16 in. 1 3⁄8 in. (34.9 cover-to-fabric layer. order for the vehicle to pass the
mechanical components (176 mm) mm). No brakes on the vehicle or (8) Fluid lines or connections inspection. It is not acceptable
including: shoes, lining, pads, combination are applied upon leaking, restricted, crimped, to manually adjust automatic
springs, anchor pins, spiders, B 9 3⁄16 in. 1 3⁄4 in. actuation of the parking brake cracked or broken. brake adjusters without first
cam rollers, push-rods, and air (234 mm) (44.5mm). control, including driveline (9) Brake failure or low fluid correcting the underlying
chamber mounting bolts. hand-controlled parking brakes. warning light on and/or problem. For example, there
(3) Loose brake components C 8 1⁄16 in. 1 3⁄4 in. (44.5 inoperative. may be other components
including air chambers, spiders, (205 mm) mm). c. Brake Drums or Rotors. within the braking system that
and cam shaft support brackets. k. Vacuum Systems. Any are distressed or out of
(4) Audible air leak at brake (1) With any external crack or vacuum system which: specification (i.e., broken welds,
D 5 1⁄4 in. 1 1⁄4 in. (31.8
chamber (Example-ruptured cracks that open upon brake loose mounting hardware,
(133 mm) mm).
diaphragm, loose chamber application (do not confuse (1) Has insufficient vacuum cracked brake drums, worn
clamp, etc.). short hairline heat check cracks reserve to permit one full brake bushings, etc.) that would
(5) Readjustment limits. E 6 3⁄16 in. 1 3⁄8 in. (34.9 with flexural cracks). application after engine is shut require immediate attention.
(a) The maximum pushrod (157 mm) mm). (2) Any portion of the drum or off.
stroke must not be greater rotor missing or in danger of (2) Has vacuum hose(s) or 2. Coupling devices.
than the values given in the F 11 in. 2 1⁄4 in. (57.2 falling away. line(s) restricted, abraded
tables below and at (279 mm) mm). (chafed) through outer cover to a. Fifth Wheels.
§393.47(e). Any brake d. Brake Hose. cord ply, crimped, cracked,
stroke exceeding the G 9 7⁄8 in. 2 in. (50.8 broken or has collapse of (1) Mounting to frame.
readjustment limit will be (251 mm) mm). (1) Hose with any damage vacuum hose(s) when vacuum (a) Any fasteners missing or
rejected. Stroke must be ROTOCHAMBER-TYPE BRAKE extending through the outer is applied. ineffective.
measured with engine off CHAMBERS reinforcement ply. (Rubber (3) Lacks an operative low- (b) Any movement
and reservoir pressure of impregnated fabric cover is not vacuum warning device as between mounting
80 to 90 psi with brakes Brake a reinforcement ply). required. components.
fully applied. Outside readjustment (Thermoplastic nylon may have (c) Any mounting angle iron
CLAMP-TYPE BRAKE CHAMBERS Type diameter limit braid reinforcement or color l. Antilock Brake System1 2 3 cracked or broken.
difference between cover and (2) Mounting plates and pivot
Brake Brake inner tube. Exposure of second (1) Missing ABS malfunction brackets.
9 4 9⁄32 in. 1 1⁄2 in. (38.1
readjust readjust color is cause for rejection. indicator components (a) Any fasteners missing or
(109 mm) mm). (2) Bulge or swelling when air (i.e., bulb, wiring, etc.). ineffective.
ment ment
Outsid limit: limit: pressure is applied. (2) ABS malfunction indicator (b) Any welds or parent
e standard long 12 4 13⁄16 in. 1 1⁄2 in. (38.1 (3) Any audible leaks. that does not illuminate when metal cracked.
Ty diame stroke stroke (122 mm) mm). (4) Two hoses improperly joined power is first applied to the ABS (c) More than 3⁄8 inch
pe ter chamber chamber (such as a splice made by sliding controller (ECU) during initial horizontal movement
16 5 13⁄32 in. 2 in. (50.8 the hose ends over a piece of power up. between pivot bracket pin
6 4 1⁄2 in 1 1⁄4 in. (138 mm) mm). tubing and clamping the hose (3) ABS malfunction indicator and bracket.
. (114 (31.8 to the tube). that stays illuminated while (d) Pivot bracket pin
mm) mm) 20 5 15⁄16 in. 2 in. (50.8 (5) Air hose cracked, broken or power is continuously applied missing or not secured.
(151 mm) mm). crimped. to the ABS controller (ECU). (3) Sliders.
1 3 (4) ABS malfunction indicator (a) Any latching fasteners
9 5 ⁄4 in 1 ⁄8 in.
24 6 13⁄32 in. 2 in. (50.8 e. Brake Tubing. lamp on a trailer or dolly does missing or ineffective.
. (133 (34.9
not cycle when electrical power (b) Any fore or aft stop
mm) mm) (163 mm) mm).
(1) Any audible leak. is applied (a) only to the missing or not securely
(2) Tubing cracked, damaged by vehicle's constant ABS power attached.
12 5 11⁄16 1 3⁄8 in. 1 3⁄4 in. 30 7 1⁄16 in. 21⁄4 in. (57.2 heat, broken or crimped. circuit, or (b) only to the (c) Movement more
in. (34.9 (44.5 (180 mm) mm). vehicle's stop lamp circuit. than 3⁄8 inch between slider
(145 mm) mm). f. Low Pressure Warning (5) With its brakes released and bracket and slider base.
mm) 36 7 5⁄8 in. 2 3⁄4 in. (69.9 Device missing, inoperative, or its ignition switch in the normal (d) Any slider component
(194 mm) mm). does not operate at 55 psi and run position, power unit does cracked in parent metal or
16 6 3⁄8 in 1 3⁄4 in. 2 in. below, or 1⁄2 the governor cut- not provide continuous weld.
. (162 (44.5 (50.8 50 8 7⁄8 in. 3 in. (76.2 out pressure, whichever is less. electrical power to the ABS on (4) Lower coupler.
mm) mm) mm). (226 mm) mm). any air-braked vehicle it is (a) Horizontal movement
(b) For actuator types not g. Tractor Protection equipped to tow. between the upper and
20 6 25⁄32 1 3⁄4 in. 2 in. listed in these tables, the Valve. Inoperable or missing (6) Other missing or inoperative lower fifth wheel halves
in. (44.5 (50.8 pushrod stroke must not tractor protection valve(s) on ABS components. exceeds 1⁄2 inch.
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(172 mm) mm). be greater than 80 percent power unit. Power units manufactured (b) Operating handle not in
mm) 2 1⁄2 in. of the rated stroke marked after March 1, 2001, have two closed or locked position.
(63.5 on the actuator by the h. Air Compressor. ABS malfunction indicators, one (c) Kingpin not properly
mm).1 actuator manufacturer, or for the power unit and one for engaged.
greater than the (1) Compressor drive belts in the units that they tow. Both (d) Separation between
24 7 7⁄32 i 1 3⁄4 in. 2 in. readjustment limit marked condition of impending or malfunction indicators are upper and lower coupler
n. (44.5 (50.8 on the actuator by the probable failure. required to be fully functional. allowing light to show
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(184 mm) mm). actuator manufacturer. (2) Loose compressor mounting Air-braked vehicles: through from side to side.
mm) 2 1⁄2 in. (6) Brake linings or pads. bolts. Subsections (1)-(6) of this (e) Cracks in the fifth wheel
(63.5 (a) Lining or pad is not (3) Cracked, broken or loose section are applicable to plate.
mm).2 firmly attached to the shoe; pulley. tractors with air brakes built on Exceptions: Cracks in fifth
(b) Saturated with oil, (4) Cracked or broken mounting or after March 1, 1997, and all wheel approach ramps and
grease, or brake fluid; or brackets, braces or adapters. other vehicles with air brakes casting shrinkage cracks in
30 8 3⁄32 i 2 in. 2 1⁄2 in.
(c) Non-steering axles: built on or after March 1, 1998. the ribs of the body of a
n. (50.8 (63.5 3
Lining with a thickness less i. Electric Brakes. Hydraulic-braked vehicles: cast fifth wheel.
(206 mm) mm).
than 1⁄4 inch at the shoe Subsections (1)-(3) of this (f) Locking mechanism
mm)
center for air drum (1) Absence of braking action section are applicable to parts missing, broken, or
brakes, 1⁄16 inch or less at on any wheel required to have vehicles over 10,000 lbs. GVWR deformed to the extent the
36 9 in. 2 1⁄4 in. brakes. with hydraulic brakes built on or kingpin is not securely held.
the shoe center for
(229 (57.2 (2) Missing or inoperable after September 1, 1999.
hydraulic and electric drum
mm) mm) breakaway braking device. Subsection (6) of this section is b. Pintle Hooks.
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brakes, and less
For type 20 chambers with a 3- than 1⁄8 inch for air disc applicable to vehicles over
inch (76 mm) rated stroke. brakes. j. Hydraulic Brakes. (Including 10,000 lbs. with hydraulic (1) Mounting to frame.
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For type 24 chambers with a 3- (d) Steering axles: Lining Power Assist Over Hydraulic and brakes built on or after March (a) Any missing or
inch (76 mm) rated stroke. with a thickness less Engine Drive Hydraulic Booster). 1, 1999. ineffective fasteners (a
than 1⁄4 inch at the shoe fastener is not considered
m. Automatic Brake Adjusters missing if there is an empty
hole in the device but no (3) Other than gasoline (1) Any movement under (3) Has any tread or sidewall (Not including a 2 inch border
corresponding hole in the powered—forward of a door or steering load of a stud nut. separation. at the top, a 1 inch border at
frame or vice versa). window designed to be opened. (2) Any motion, other than (4) Has a cut where the ply or each side and the area below
(b) Mounting surface (exception: Emergency exits). rotational, between any linkage belt material is exposed. the topmost portion of the
cracks extending from c. No part of the exhaust member and its attachment (5) Labeled “Not for Highway steering wheel.) Any crack,
point of attachment (e.g., system of any motor vehicle point of more than 1⁄4 inch. Use” or displaying other discoloration or vision reducing
cracks in the frame at shall be so located as would be marking which would exclude matter except: (1) coloring or
mounting bolt holes). likely to result in burning, h. Tie Rods and Drag Links. use on steering axle. tinting applied at time of
(c) Loose mounting. charring, or damaging the (1) Loose clamp(s) or clamp (6) A tube-type radial tire manufacture; (2) any crack not
(d) Frame cross member electrical wiring, the fuel bolt(s) on tie rods or drag links. without radial tube stem over 1⁄4 inch wide, if not
providing pintle hook supply, or any combustible part (2) Any looseness in any markings. These markings intersected by any other crack;
attachment cracked. of the motor vehicle. threaded joint. include a red band around the (3) any damaged area not more
(2) Integrity. tube stem, the word “radial” than 3⁄4 inch in diameter, if not
(a) Cracks anywhere in 4. Fuel System. i. Nuts. Nut(s) loose or missing embossed in metal stems, or closer than 3 inches to any
pintle hook assembly. on tie rods, pitman arm, drag the word “radial” molded in other such damaged area; (4)
(b) Any welded repairs to a. A fuel system with a visible link, steering arm or tie rod rubber stems. labels, stickers, decalcomania,
the pintle hook. leak at any point. arm. (7) Mixing bias and radial tires etc. (see §393.60 for
(c) Any part of the horn b. A fuel tank filler cap missing. on the same axle. exceptions).
section reduced by more c. A fuel tank not securely j. Steering System. Any (8) Tire flap protrudes through
than 20%. attached to the motor vehicle modification or other condition valve slot in rim and touches 13. Windshield Wipers.
(d) Latch insecure. by reason of loose, broken or that interferes with free stem. Any power unit that has an
missing mounting bolts or movement of any steering (9) Regrooved tire except motor inoperative wiper, or missing or
c. Drawbar/Towbar Eye. brackets (some fuel tanks use component. vehicles used solely in urban or damaged parts that render it
springs or rubber bushings to suburban service (see exception ineffective.
(1) Mounting. permit movement). 8. Suspension. in §393.75(e).
(a) Any cracks in (10) Boot, blowout patch or 14. Motorcoach Seats
attachment welds. 5. Lighting Devices. All lighting a. Any U-bolt(s), spring other ply repair.
(b) Any missing or devices and reflectors required hanger(s), or other axle (11) Weight carried exceeds tire a. Any passenger seat that is
ineffective fasteners. by part 393 shall be operable. positioning part(s) cracked, load limit. This includes not securely fastened to the
(2) Integrity. broken, loose or missing overloaded tire resulting from vehicle structure.
(a) Any cracks. 6. Safe Loading. resulting in shifting of an axle low air pressure.
(b) Any part of the eye from its normal position. (After (12) Tire is flat or has noticeable b. [Reserved]
reduced by more than 20%. a. Part(s) of vehicle or condition a turn, lateral axle displacement (e.g., can be heard or felt) leak.
of loading such that the spare is normal with some (13) Any bus equipped with
d. Drawbar/Towbar Tongue. tire or any part of the load or suspensions. Forward or recapped or retreaded tire(s).
dunnage can fall onto the rearward operation in a straight (14) So mounted or inflated
(1) Slider (power or manual). roadway. line will cause the axle to return that it comes in contact with
(a) Ineffective latching to alignment). any part of the vehicle.
mechanism b. Protection Against Shifting
(b) Missing or ineffective Cargo—Any vehicle without a b. Spring Assembly. b. All tires other than those
stop. front-end structure or found on the steering axle of a
(c) Movement of more equivalent device as required. (1) Any leaves in a leaf spring power unit:
than 1⁄4 inch between slider assembly broken or missing.
and housing. c. Container securement (2) Any broken main leaf in a (1) Weight carried exceeds tire
(d) Any leaking, air or devices on intermodal leaf spring assembly. (Includes load limit. This includes
hydraulic cylinders, hoses, equipment—All devices used to assembly with more than one overloaded tire resulting from
or chambers (other than secure an intermodal container main spring). low air pressure.
slight oil weeping normal to a chassis, including rails or (3) Coil spring broken. (2) Tire is flat or has noticeable
with hydraulic seals). support frames, tiedown (4) Rubber spring missing. (e.g., can be heard or felt) leak.
(2) Integrity. bolsters, locking pins, clevises, (5) One or more leaves (3) Has body ply or belt material
(a) Any cracks. clamps, and hooks that are displaced in a manner that exposed through the tread or
(b) Movement of 1⁄4 inch cracked, broken, loose, or could result in contact with a sidewall.
between subframe and missing. tire, rim, brake drum or frame. (4) Has any tread or sidewall
drawbar at point of (6) Broken torsion bar spring in separation.
attachment. 7. Steering Mechanism. a torsion bar suspension. (5) Has a cut where ply or belt
(7) Deflated air suspension, i.e., material is exposed.
e. Safety Devices. a. Steering Wheel Free Play (on system failure, leak, etc. (6) So mounted or inflated that
vehicles equipped with power it comes in contact with any
(1) Safety devices missing. steering the engine must be c. Torque, Radius or Tracking part of the vehicle. (This
(2) Unattached or incapable of running). Components. Any part of a includes a tire that contacts its
secure attachment. torque, radius or tracking mate.)
(3) Chains and hooks. Steering Manual Power component assembly or any (7) Is marked “Not for highway
(a) Worn to the extent of a wheel steering steering part used for attaching the use” or otherwise marked and
measurable reduction in diameter system system same to the vehicle frame or having like meaning.
link cross section. axle that is cracked, loose, (8) With less than 2⁄32 inch tread
(b) Improper repairs 16″ 2″ 41⁄2 ″ broken or missing. (Does not when measured at any point on
including welding, wire, apply to loose bushings in a major tread groove.
small bolts, rope and tape. 1 torque or track rods.)
18″ 2 ⁄4 ″ 43⁄4 ″
(4) Cable. c. Installation of speed-
(a) Kinked or broken cable 9. Frame. restricted tires unless
strands. 20″ 21⁄2 ″ 51⁄4 ″ specifically designated by motor
(b) Improper clamps or a. Frame Members. carrier.
clamping. 22″ 23⁄4 ″ 53⁄4 ″
(1) Any cracked, broken, loose, 11. Wheels and Rims.
f. Saddle-Mounts. b. Steering Column. or sagging frame member.
(2) Any loose or missing a. Lock or Side Ring. Bent,
(1) Method of attachment. (1) Any absence or looseness of fasteners including fasteners broken, cracked, improperly
(a) Any missing or U-bolt(s) or positioning part(s). attaching functional component seated, sprung or mismatched
ineffective fasteners. (2) Worn, faulty or obviously such as engine, transmission, ring(s).
(b) Loose mountings. repair welded universal joint(s). steering gear, suspension, body
(c) Any cracks or breaks in a (3) Steering wheel not properly parts, and fifth wheel. b. Wheels and rims. Cracked or
stress or load bearing secured. broken or has elongated bolt
member. b. Tire and Wheel holes.
(d) Horizontal movement c. Front Axle Beam and All Clearance. Any condition,
between upper and lower Steering Components Other including loading, that causes c. Fasteners (both spoke and
saddle-mount halves Than Steering Column. the body or frame to be in disc wheels). Any loose, missing,
exceeds 1⁄4 inch. contact with a tire or any part broken, cracked, stripped or
(1) Any crack(s). of the wheel assemblies. otherwise ineffective fasteners.
3. Exhaust System. (2) Any obvious welded
repair(s). c. (1) Adjustable Axle d. Welds.
a. Any exhaust system Assemblies (Sliding
determined to be leaking at a d. Steering Gear Box. Subframes). Adjustable axle (1) Any cracks in welds
point forward of or directly assembly with locking pins attaching disc wheel disc to rim.
below the driver/sleeper (1) Any mounting bolt(s) loose missing or not engaged. (2) Any crack in welds attaching
compartment. or missing. tubeless demountable rim to
b. A bus exhaust system leaking (2) Any crack(s) in gear box or 10. Tires. adapter.
or discharging to the mounting brackets. (3) Any welded repair on
atmosphere: a. Any tire on any steering axle aluminum wheel(s) on a
(1) Gasoline powered— e. Pitman Arm. Any looseness of of a power unit. steering axle.
excess of 6 inches forward the pitman arm on the steering (1) With less than 4⁄32 inch tread (4) Any welded repair other
of the rearmost part of the gear output shaft. when measured at any point on than disc to rim attachment on
bus. a major tread groove. steel disc wheel(s) mounted on
(2) Other than gasoline f. Power Steering. Auxiliary (2) Has body ply or belt material the steering axle.
powered—in excess of 15 power assist cylinder loose. exposed through the tread or
inches forward of the sidewall. 12. Windshield Glazing.
rearmost part of the bus. g. Ball and Socket Joints.