OOSC, Part II, Item 4. Driveline/Driveshaft - Carrier Bearing Bracket
| Entry Date | January 29, 2015 |
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| Issue Number | 15-003-VEH |
| Name | Todd C. Brooks |
| Agency | Kansas Highway Patrol |
| Address | 700 SW Jackson Ste 704Topeka, Kansas, 66603United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab) |
| Phone | 785-256-3899 |
| [email protected] | |
| Committee | Vehicle Committee |
| Status | Closed |
| Summary of Issue | Driveline/Driveshaft Violation Out-Of-Service. During an inspection this week we found a carrier bearing rubber support working its way out of the carrier bearing bracket. The driveline/driveshaft was starting to make contact with the rubber support and causing damage. The driver stated this bracket, support and bearing had only been in-service for one week. The driveline/driveshaft could not be moved by hand pressure more than 1/8th inch and could not be noted as a violation under the current regulations or Out-Of-Service Criteria. Four pictures included. |
| Justification or Need | Urgent. |
| Request for Action | We believe this should be noted as a critical inspection item and a possible Out-Of-Service violation. We move for a change to the current Out-Of-Service Criteria to include any apparent movement of the carrier bearing support or bracket coming in contact with the driveline/driveshaft as OOS. |