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Clarification of Damaged Tiedown - 393.104(b)

Entry DateApril 27, 2004
Issue Number04-014-VEH
NameR. C. Powell
AgencyVirginia State Police
Address2900 Pruden BlvdSuffolk, VA, 23434United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone(757) 925-2432
Fax(757) 925-3581
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Is a vertical cut in synthetic webbing a defect? If so, should it be included in the out of service criteria?

Justification or Need

Clarification, the OOS criteria does not discuss vertical cuts. 393.104(b) states...."and must not have any cracks or cuts."

Request for Action

Interpretation from FMCSA or Vehicle Committee.