ABS on trailer - Missing 49 CFR 571.121

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by CavScout19d, Feb 18, 2017.

  1. CavScout19d

    CavScout19d Bobtail Member

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    So here is the question, I have a 2001 trailer (Roadrunner Hay Squeeze) it was manufactred after this law

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    S5.2.3.1(a) Each semitrailer (including a trailer converter dolly) manufactured on or after March 1, 1998, shall be equipped with an antilock brake system that directlycontrols the wheels of at least one axle of the vehicle. Wheels on other axles of the vehicle may be indirectly controlled by the antilock brake system.

    (b) Each full trailer manufactured on or after March 1, 1998, shall be equipped with an antilock brake system that directly controls the wheels of at least one front axle of the vehicle and at least one rear axle of the vehicle. Wheels on other axles of the vehicle may be indirectly controlled by the antilock brake system.
    "

    Well mine doesnt have it . At all.

    Here is my question - what will be a possible outcomes on a dot inspection
     
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  3. TruckerPete1990

    TruckerPete1990 Road Train Member

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    Placed out of service on the spot... Not sure why a 2001 doesn't have it...
     
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  4. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    You think the DOT is the problem?
    Nope.
    You better not have a big accident with that trailer.
    The laywers will make mince meat out off you if they find out.

    BTW how come this trailer is missing this system?
    Someone do a cheap fix ?
     
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  5. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    Could it by chance have the air operated ABS and is missing the sticker that states such?
     
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  6. CavScout19d

    CavScout19d Bobtail Member

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    Not sure why it doesn't have one I overlooked that . and noticed it after I PAID for it

    I haven't called manufacturing yet, will do on Tuesday.
    Local shop said it will probably cost me around 2500

    So mad at my self

    When asked previous owner he said nit to worry about it that is how he drove it for the past 10 year
     
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  7. CavScout19d

    CavScout19d Bobtail Member

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    What's "air operated abs"

    Thank you.
     
  8. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    My trailer doesn't have abs either. Or the light. And it had an extra 8 feet added shortly before I started. You can see the welds.
     

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  9. CavScout19d

    CavScout19d Bobtail Member

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    Did you ever had trouble passing inspection?

    And what do you mean by 8ft added ? What's you length now

    Thanks
     
  10. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    I haven't had inspection in 9 months I been here. And 8 feet was added to the trailer. it used to be a 45 footer. now it's 53 feet.
     
  11. keitht

    keitht Light Load Member

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    An ABS violation is not an out of service condition.
     
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