List of Systems
1. Coupling Devices
2. Frame and Cargo Body
3. Heater/Defroster
4. Driver Controls
5. Steering
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer
7. Emergency Material
8. Headlights and Lights
9. Tires
10. Doors and Other Openings
11. Glass and Mirrors
12. Wheels, Hubs and Fasteners
13. Seat
14. Suspension
15. Fuel System
16. Exhaust System
17. Electric Brake System
18. Hydraulic Brake System
19. Pneumatic Brake System
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List 2 – Bus
This list applies to buses (other than motor coaches), minibuses and any trailer towed by a bus, minibus or motor coach.
Minor defects Major defects
1. Coupling devices
The defects provided for in points 1.C and 1.F apply when vehicles are coupled.
1.1 Fastener component(s) of the coupling device missing, broken or loose 1.C More than 20% of the fasteners of the coupling mechanism damaged
or missing
1.2 Safety fasteners and coupling components missing, damaged 1.F Coupling mechanism component missing, insecurely fixed, not properly
or insecurely mounted adjusted or so damaged that it might rupture or fall off
2. Frame and cargo body
2.1 Side rails cracked or cross members cracked or broken 2.A Side rails might break
2.2 Fixed components of the body missing or insecurely mounted 2.B Side rails or cross members sagged in a way that makes a mobile part
and the body touch
2.3 Outside door of a luggage or auxiliary compartment inadequate
or not securely mounted on the road vehicle
3. Heater and defroster
3.1 Windshield blower not operating
4. Driver controls
4.1 Accelerator or clutch not operating properly 4.A Engine fails to return to idle when accelerator is released
4.2 Horn not operating properly
5. Steering
5.1 Misplacement of the steering column in relation to the normal position 5.A Misplacement of the steering column or wheel in relation to the normal
or adjustable steering wheel not remaining in set position position showing a risk of separation
5.2 Fluid level of power steering not the one prescribed by the manufacturer 5.B Power steering inoperative
5.3 Pump belt cut
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Minor defects Major defects
6. Windshield wiper and washer
6.1 Wiper on passenger’s side missing or inadequate 6.A Wiper on driver’s side missing or inadequate
6.2 Windshield washer system ineffective
7. Emergency material
7.1 First-aid kit required by law insecurely fixed and not readily accessible
7.2 Chemical extinguisher required by law insecurely fixed, inadequate
and not readily accessible
8. Headlights and lights
8.1 Low beam, parking light, turn-indicator light, brake light or license plate 8.A Failure of all low-beams
light that does not turn on
8.B On a single-unit vehicle or the last vehicle of a combination of vehicles.*
• None of the rear right turn signal lights work.
• None of the rear left turn signal lights work.
* This defect only applies to single-unit vehicles with a GVWR of 4,500 kg
or more and the last vehicle in a combination of vehicles if that vehicle
has a GVWR of 4,500 kg or more.
9. Tires
9.1 Wear indicator for a tire touches the roadway or depth of a groove 9.A For a tire mounted on the steering axle of a motor vehicle having a
is equal to or less than the wear indicator GVWR of 4,500 kg or more, the depth of 2 adjacent grooves is equal
to or less than the wear indicator
9.2 A tire in the same wheel assembly having foreign material embedded 9.B Single tire or the dual tires of the same wheel assembly having foreign
in the tread or sidewall that could cause a puncture material embedded in the tread or sidewall that could cause a puncture
9.3 A tire in the same wheel assembly so damaged that the cord 9.C Single tire or the dual tires of the same wheel assembly so damaged
or steel belt is exposed that the cord or steel belt is exposed
Minor defects Major defects
9.4 Distorted tire, tread or sidewall separated from the carcass of the tire 9.D Tire in contact with a fixed part of the vehicle, a flat tire or a tire losing
air or a bulge
9.5 Valve worn down, damaged, scraped or gashed
10. Doors and other openings
10.1 Driver’s door opens with difficulty or fails to open 10.A Passenger compartment door fails to close securely
10.B Emergency exit blocked
10.C Emergency door inadequate or its warning light or buzzer not in good
working order
11. Glass and mirrors
11.1 Windshield or side window on each side of the driver’s compartment
fails to provide the required view to the driver as a result of being
damaged
11.2 Outside rearview mirrors required by the Code missing, damaged
or may not be adjusted and remain in set position
11.3 Outside rearview mirror insecure or shows a sharp edge
11.4 Side window of a school bus on each side of the driver’s compartment
and immediately behind the driver’s compartment fails to provide the
required view to the driver as a result of being damaged
12. Wheels, hubs and fasteners
12.1 Lubricant under the minimum level or lubricant leakage of wheel 12.A Wheel bearing lubricant missing or not visible through a sight glass
bearing other than oozing
12.2 Support or mounting holding the spare wheel not securely fixed 12.B Wheel fastener is missing, cracked, broken or insecure
to hold it
12.C Wheel damaged or shows signs of repair with welds
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Minor defects Major defects
13. Seat
13.1 Driver’s seat inadequate or not staying in set position 13.A Driver’s seatbelt missing modified or inadequate
14. Suspension
14.1 Leaf spring other than a main spring leaf or broken coil spring 14.A Main spring leaf, rubber pad or 25% or more of the leaf springs
in the assembly are broken or missing
14.2 Air leak in suspension, ball so damaged that the cord is exposed 14.B Air leak in the system not compensated by compressor or ball missing
or repaired or deflated
14.C Component for mounting the axle missing, insecure, cracked or broken
14.D Composite spring leaf cracked over 75% of its length or has cracks
14.E Leaf spring or coil spring moved and in contact with moving parts
14.F Coil spring so cracked or broken that the vehicle is completely sagged
or torsion bar cracked
14.G Broken axle or component for positioning the axle or wheel missing,
insecure, cracked, broken or damaged so as to affect the parallelism
or cause an axle or wheel to move out of its position
15. Fuel system
15.A Tank poorly fixed and could break loose
15.B Cap missing
15.C Fuel leak other than oozing
16. Exhaust system
16.1 Leak of exhaust gas elsewhere than where intended by the 16.A Leak that causes exhaust gas to enter the passenger compartment
manufacturer where the floor is perforated
Minor defects Major defects
17. Electric brake system
17.1 Cable or electric connection not securely attached to the fasteners 17.A Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
or connection
18. Hydraulic brake system
18.1 Fluid level in the reservoir of the master cylinder below minimum 18.A Fluid level in the reservoir of the master cylinder lower than one quarter
level required of the maximum level specified by the manufacturer
18.2 Brake pedal reaches the floor 18.B Brake pedal reaches the floor within less than 10 seconds or pedal has
to be depressed several times before getting pressure
18.3 Warning light on while the engine is running or not on where 18.C Brake boost or power assist is inoperative
the ignition key is in the “on” or “start” position
18.4 Warning light not on when the parking brake is applied and released 18.D Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
or not turned off when released
18.5 Parking brake not operating properly
19. Pneumatic brake system
19.1 Low pressure warning buzzer not operating properly 19.A None of the low pressure warning devices (visual, light and buzzer)
work when the air pressure in the system is below 380 kPa (55 psi).
19.2 Low pressure visual and warning lights not operating properly 19.B Air compressor not operating properly
19.3 Pressure regulator not operating properly 19.C Air leak whose rate within one minute exceeds 40 kPa (6lb/in2)
for a single-unit vehicle, 48 kPa (7lb/in2) for a two-unit vehicle
and 62 kPa (9lb/in2) for a three-unit vehicle
19.4 Audible air leak or whose rate within one minute exceeds 20 kPa (3lb/in2) 19.D Important reduction in the braking capacity of the service brake
for a single-unit vehicle, 28 kPa (4lb/in2) for a two-unit vehicle
and 35 kPa (5lb/in2) for a three-unit vehicle
19.5 Parking or emergency brake not operating properly
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Minor defects Major defects
20. Passenger transport
20.1 Stanchion, horizontal bar, grab handle and guard panel insecure
20.2 Shock-absorbing material provided by the manufacturer on stanchions
missing or inadequate
20.3 Floor or steps of passenger compartment damaged
20.4 Lighting of passenger access or aisle inoperative
20.5 Top luggage rack or top luggage compartment insecure or cannot
retain luggage
20.6 Passenger’s seat or bench seat inadequate
20.7 Stop sign not operating properly or one of the flashing lights
does not turn on
20.8 One of the flashing lights or one of the alternately flashing yellow lights
does not turn on
Specific inspections required by the operator