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Bolted Upper Coupler OOS Criteria

Entry DateMay 8, 1997
Issue Number97-007-VEH
NameRon Jones (ODOT)
AddressUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

What is the minimum number of bolts required for upper couplers on trailers.

Justification or Need

There are now trailers that have fewer upper coupler bolts than is currently reflected in the OOSC and they are being manufactured that way.

Request for Action

Update the OOSC to the current manufacturing standard