Broken, Damaged or Cracked Axle(s)
| Entry Date | February 19, 2007 |
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| Issue Number | 07-011-VEH |
| Name | R. C. Powell |
| Agency | Virginia State Police |
| Address | 2900 Pruden BlvdSuffolk, VA, 23434United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | (757) 925-2432 |
| Fax | (757) 925-3581 |
| [email protected] | |
| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | Broken, damaged, or cracked axle(s) Several recent inspections have found broken axles, the vehicles were still able to operate on the highway, because the axle positioning parts kept the axle attached to the vehicle. |
| Justification or Need | Broken, cracked, or damaged axles could seperate from the vehicle and create an immiment hazard to other motorists as well as to the CMV. Picture of severly cracked axle was included with issue request. |
| Request for Action | Include broken or cracked axles in the OOSC. |