New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Saf - Department of Safety
Subtitle Saf-C - Commissioner, Department of Safety
Chapter Saf-C 3200 - OFFICIAL MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Part Saf-C 3226 - TRUCKS AND BUSES
Section Saf-C 3226.18 - Vehicles with "I" Beam or Tube Front Axle
Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Saf-C 3226.18
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) A vehicle with "I" beam or tube front axles shall be rejected if:
(1) Linkage is loose or the joints are not
secured with cotter pins or other devices;
(2) "U" bolts are loose or damaged, or the
spring center bolt is broken or sheared;
(3) The spring leaf is broken or
shifted;
(4) Steering stops allow a
tire to rub on frame, metal or other chassis parts; or
(5) Movement at the extreme front and rear or
top and bottom of a tire, when measured at a point on the tire tread is:
a. In excess of 1/4 inch, for wheels 16
inches or less in diameter;
b. In
excess of 3/8 inch, for wheels 17 or 18 inches in diameter; and
c. In excess of 1/2 inch, for wheels over 18
inches in diameter.
(See Revision Notes at chapter heading Saf-C 3200) #8915, eff 6-22-07
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