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OOSC, Part II, Item 4. Driveline/Driveshaft - Driveshaft U-Joint Straps

Entry DateNovember 22, 2010
Issue Number10-037-PCC
NameOscar Luna
AgencyTexas Department of Public Safety
Address650 Gateway NorthEl Paso, TX, 79905United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone915-838-7800
Fax(915) 838-7716
Email[email protected]
CommitteePassenger Carrier Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Driveshaft u-joint straps. Have been observed loose, broken or missing bolts.

Justification or Need

Unsafe condition, that when broken, can allow driveshaft to fall on roadway and cause severe injury or death.

Request for Action

Proper violation cite and addition to North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria (OOSC).