For a complete list of the rejection criteria for recreational, semi- and
utility trailers, please reference Section 175.130 of Subchapter G of the
Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Regulations…
clickwhat the garage tech’s safety inspection sheet might look like in PA…
Inspection Check List
Inspector number ______________ ( inspect and initial each line)
1. CHECK FOR CURRENT REGISTRATION _______________
2.VIN NUMBER – MATCH REGISTRATION AND WORK ORDER _______________
3. LICENSE PLATE MATCHES REGISTRATION AND WORK ORDER _______________
4.MARKER LIGHTS_______________
5.LICENSE PLATE LIGHT_______________
6.LEFT TURN SIGNAL_______________
7.RIGHT TURN SIGNAL_______________
8.BACK UP LIGHTS_______________
9.LEFT SIDE BRAKESWORKING_______________ IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT_______________
10. RIGHT SIDE BRAKESWORKING_______________ IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT_______________
11. CHECK COUPLER_______________
12. CHECK SAFETY CHAINS_______________
13. BREAKAWAY SWITCH _______________
14. BREAKAWAY CABLE_______________
15.JACK MUST WORK _______________
16.VISUAL INSPECTION UNDERNEATH TRAILER (NOTHING HANGING – CHECK FRAME)_______________ 17.TIRESWEIGHT CAPACITY COMPARED TO REGISTRATION _______________ RADIAL OR BIAS TIRES ON SAME AXLE _______________
18. CHECK THAT BRAKE LINERS ARE NOT PEELING FROM SHOE_______ ______
19. MEASURE BRAKE SHOES_______ ______
20. CHECK THAT BRAKE MAGNETS MOVE FREELY AND IS NOT SCORED _______ ______
21. CHECK DRUM - MAKE SURE IT IS NOT SCORED_______ ______
22.CHECK WHEEL SEALS _______ ______
23.CHECK THAT SPRINGS ARE ON SHOES PROPERLY_______ ______
SUSPENSION
24.CHECK SPRINGS AND SHACKLES AND EQUALIZERS FOR WEAR _______ ______
25. MEASURE TIRES_______ ______
WORK ORDER # ____________________