Violation code

393.45DBHTBS

Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied

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393.45DBHTBS is a Vehicle violation under 49 CFR §393.45DBHTBS. It is an out-of-service violation; it is not scored in the SMS. Nationally it was cited 338 times in the last five years, with an OOS rate of 98.2%.

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National roadside inspection stats

as of 9/20/2026

Inspections

331

that found this code

Violations

338

total written

OOS rate

98.2%

332 OOS

Source: FMCSA roadside inspection data (last 5 years). The OOS rate is the share of these violations that led the officer to mark the driver or vehicle out of service.

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Not used in SMS BASIC scoring

Recorded on your inspection report and visible on the PSP, but contributes 0 points to CSA BASIC scores — even if cited Out-of-Service.

Violation group: Vehicle
Regulation §: 393.45DBHTBS
Severity weight: N/A
Used in SMS: No
Status: Active
Updated: 9/20/2026

Last updated September 2026

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What 393.45DBHTBS means — and how to avoid it

In plain English

In plain terms, 393.45DBHTBS is cited for air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied. It falls under the FMCSA rules on parts and accessories needed for safe operation. Because it’s an out-of-service condition, an inspector can put the driver or vehicle out of service on the spot until it’s corrected.

What the inspector checks

•Brake adjustment and pushrod stroke within limits
•Air loss/leaks, low-air warning, and reservoir pressure
•Cracked, worn, or contaminated linings, drums, and rotors
•Hoses/tubing chafing, kinked, or leaking

How to prevent it

✓Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks at every pre-trip
✓Fix air leaks and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
✓Put brakes on the PM schedule and document the work

How it affects your CSA

0 CSA points

393.45DBHTBS is not scored in the SMS. It adds 0 CSA points — even if written out-of-service — but it still appears on the inspection report and the driver’s PSP.

General guidance from the violation’s FMCSA classification — not legal advice, and not a substitute for the inspector’s findings or 49 CFR.

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Challenging 393.45DBHTBS through FMCSA DataQs

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Relevant 49 CFR49 CFR § 393.45

Brake tubing and hose; adequacy

“All brake tubing and hose must: be designed and constructed in a manner that ensures proper, adequate, and continued braking action; be installed in a manner that prevents chafing, kinking, or other mechanical damage; be installed in a manner that prevents undue heating from contact with the vehicle's exhaust system.”

Common ways to challenge this code

Not used in SMS — should not affect BASIC
This code is on the inspection report but is excluded from SMS BASIC scoring per Appendix A. Use DataQs to correct the underlying data quality issue if the code was written in error, but understand it does not affect the CSA percentile.
Evidence that wins
- ✓FMCSA SMS Methodology Appendix A reference
- ✓Underlying inspection report

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Frequently asked questions about 393.45DBHTBS

What does violation 393.45DBHTBS mean?

393.45DBHTBS is the FMCSA roadside-inspection violation code for "Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied", part of the Vehicle group, cited under 49 CFR §393.45DBHTBS.

What BASIC does 393.45DBHTBS affect?

393.45DBHTBS is not scored in any CSA BASIC. It is recorded on the inspection report and appears on the PSP, but it contributes 0 points to a carrier's SMS BASIC percentiles.

Is 393.45DBHTBS an out-of-service (OOS) violation?

Yes. 393.45DBHTBS is an out-of-service violation, meaning the driver or vehicle can be placed out of service at the roadside until the issue is corrected. OOS violations also add an extra severity point in SMS scoring.

How many CSA points does 393.45DBHTBS add?

393.45DBHTBS adds 0 CSA points because it is not used in SMS scoring, even when written out of service.

How can a driver prevent 393.45DBHTBS?

Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks at every pre-trip; Fix air leaks and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”; Put brakes on the PM schedule and document the work.

Can 393.45DBHTBS be challenged through DataQs?

Yes. If you believe 393.45DBHTBS was recorded in error, you can file a Request for Data Review (RDR) through the FMCSA DataQs system with supporting evidence. A successful challenge can remove or correct the violation on your record.

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