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5.2.4 Common Violations

The following table lists some of the most common repair and maintenance-related violations.

Violation

Relevant Code

Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection

396.17(c)

Parts or accessories in disrepair

396.3(a)(1)

Oil or grease leak

396.5(b)

Brakes out of service: the number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination. Breaks General. Brake system pressure loss. 

396.3(a)(1)

Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report

396.9(d)(2)

Hubs - oil and/or grease leaking from hub - outer wheel

396.5(b)

Tires (general)

396.3(a)(1)

A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point.

396.3(a)(1)

Hubs-wheel seal leaking

396.5(b)

Unsafe operations forbidden

396.7

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