The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s “Brake Safety Week” is fast approaching, and thousands of commercial vehicles will be stopped to get their brakes inspected (among other common issues).

It will last from September 7 – 13, 2014, throughout the entire U.S. and Canada.

Vehicles with brakes that are deemed defective or out-of-adjustment will be placed out of service.

Below are the results of last year’s brake week (2013) where 20,067 vehicles were inspected:

Total Number Placed Out of Service % Placed OOS Reason
1811 9% Brake Adjustment
1434 7.1% Brake Components
2714 13.5% Overall Brake Issues

In addition to brake issues, inspectors will also be looking out for the following:

• Driver License
• Registration
• Low Air Warning Device
• Pushrod Travel (Adjustment)
• Brake Linings/Drums
• Air Loss Rate (If leak detected)
• Tractor Protection System

All inspections will be a Level IV inspection. For more information, check out the CVSA’s Operation Airbrake Inspection Procedure.