OOSC, Part II, Item 8. Steering j. - Clarification of Steering System
| Entry Date | November 7, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Issue Number | 05-039-VEH |
| Name | Technical Sergeant David C. Krafft |
| Agency | New York State Police - Commercial Vehicle Section |
| Address | 2541 Route 44Salt Point, NY, 12578United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | (845) 677-7383 |
| Fax | (845) 677-6846 |
| [email protected] | |
| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | I request that section 8 j. Steering System, "Any modification or other condition that interferes with free movement of any steering component." found in the current "out of service" criteria be worded differently to properly reflect the intent of this section. E-mail with supporting documentation is being sent. |
| Justification or Need | The current wording is misleading and is causing enforcement issues for inspectors in the field. |
| Request for Action | A note should be added to Section 8 j. stating: The inability for the steering system to move freely, while the vehicle is not in motion and caused entirely by weight, shall not be considered. |