During an inspection in Toowoomba last month, a truck was issued with a defect notice due to a loose steering box – caused by a loose bolt.
The three-axle rigid truck presented to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator’s (NHVR) Safety and Compliance Officers (SCO) for a Programmed Vehicle Inspection (PVI), with SCOs discovering the problem and issuing the vehicle with a defect notice.
“A defect like this can cause a vague and slow steering response,” said the NHVR.
“The three-axle rigid truck was unloaded when it presented to the Toowoomba Inspection Centre for its mandatory annual inspection, as required in Queensland. Vehicles are expected to present for annual inspection clean, unladen and free of defects,” said an NHVR spokesperson.
In Queensland, the NHVR delivers PVIs on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads as part of registration requirements for heavy vehicles. These inspections are mandatory for relevant vehicles in order for them to pay their registrations each year.
“PVIs are one of several safety strategies undertaken by the NHVR to ensure operators comply with heavy vehicle safety standards,” the NHVR spokesperson added.
“A defect notice was issued to the owner of the vehicle to rectify the defects identified during the inspection.
“The operator is required to clear the defects before a Certificate of Inspection can be issued. The NHVR’s priority remains the safety of all road users.”
Further details about PVIs can be found on the NHVR website.
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