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FMCSA SMS Appendix A + MCMIS catalog · 15 codes
Search any FMCSA violation code from the SMS Methodology (Appendix A) by code, keyword, or BASIC category. Every entry shows the CSA severity weight (points), whether the violation is out-of-service (OOS) eligible, and which of the seven BASICs it counts against — including codes that appear on roadside inspections but aren't used in SMS scoring.
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Missing code? Submit it →Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long.
Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis.
Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components.
Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body.
Frame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange.
Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange.
Van/OT Trailers - Broken floor with protruding freight and sagging crossmembers.
Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below.
Van/OT Trailers - Lower rail broken with complete separation in bay area.
Van/OT Trailers - Lower rail, drop frame trailer twisted/bent/or cracked from fatigue.
Van/OT Trailers - Side Panels damaged completely through in the bay area with sagging lower rail.
Van/OT Trailers - Upper rail flange broken with complete separation.
Van/OT Trailers - Upper rail buckled/cracked and has missing adjacent roof bows.
Van/OT Trailers - Upper rail buckled/cracked and has missing/loose fasteners.
| Code ↑ | Description ↕ | Pts ↕ | OOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-FRMS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-FRSC | Frame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-FRWC | Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VBF | Van/OT Trailers - Broken floor with protruding freight and sagging crossmembers. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VFC | Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VLRB | Van/OT Trailers - Lower rail broken with complete separation in bay area. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VLRDF | Van/OT Trailers - Lower rail, drop frame trailer twisted/bent/or cracked from fatigue. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VSP | Van/OT Trailers - Side Panels damaged completely through in the bay area with sagging lower rail. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VUCS | Van/OT Trailers - Upper rail flange broken with complete separation. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VURB | Van/OT Trailers - Upper rail buckled/cracked and has missing adjacent roof bows. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
| 393.201A-VURC | Van/OT Trailers - Upper rail buckled/cracked and has missing/loose fasteners. Vehicle Maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | Non-OOS | View → |
Statistics
Most-cited violation codes
Ranked by roadside-inspection citation count across FMCSA public data.
- 393.9
Inoperable Required Lamp
- 392.2RG
State vehicle registration or License Plate violation
- 393.47(e)
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.17(c)
Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.17C-PI
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection.
- 393.95(a)
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9TS
Inoperative turn signal
- 392.2SLLSR
State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation.
- 393.75(a)(3)
Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.78
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers.
- 393.95(f)
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or impr…
- 392.2
Violation of Local Laws - Explain:
- 392.2-SLLS2
State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
- 396.3A1BOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the se…
- 393.11
No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.3(a)(1)
Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.75A3-TAOL
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum…
- 393.53(b)
CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment …
- 393.75(c)
Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tre…
- 393.60(c)
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored