Appendix D. Safety & Emissions Inspection 540 CMR 4.00 4.05: continued ii. Mounting surface cracks extending from point of attachment (e.g., cracks in the frame at mounting bolt holes). iii. Loose mounting. iv. Frame cross member providing pintle hook attachment cracked. b. Integrity. i. Cracks anywhere in pintle hook assembly. ii. Any welded repairs to the pintle hook. iii. Any part of the horn section reduced by more than 20%. iv. Latch insecure. 3. Drawbar/Towbar Eye. a. Mounting. i. Any cracks in attachment welds. ii. Any missing or ineffective fasteners. b. Integrity. i. Any cracks. ii. Any part of the eye reduced by more than 20%. 4. Drawbar/Towbar Tongue. a. Slider (power or manual). i. Ineffective latching mechanism. ii. Missing or ineffective stop. iii. Movement of more than ΒΌ inch between slider and housing. iv. Any leaking, air or hydraulic cylinders, hoses, or chambers (other than slight oil weeping normal with hydraulic seals). b. Integrity. i. Any cracks. Back to Index