vehicle inspections, nomenclature, and equipment
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Vehicle Inspections, Nomenclature, and Equipment
Fred B. Semke, P.E.
Semke Forensic
Passenger Vehicle Nomenclature
Passenger Vehicle Nomenclature
Resources
• Passenger Vehicles AllData (www.alldatadiy.com) VIN Decoders (www.decodethis.com) Expert Autostats
• Commercial Vehicles Gates Heavy Duty VIN Decoder VIN Trucks Diesel Truck Index
Passenger Vehicle Inspection Checklist
• Engine Size
• Automatic or Manual Transmission
• Front, Rear, 4-Wheel Drive
• Air Bags Deployed?
• Tire Tread, Pressure, and Size
• Headlight Switch On/Off
• Wipers On/Off
• ABS?
• Electronic Devices (GPS, Cell Phone, etc.)
Crush Analysis
• Crush Measurements Tape Measure
Total Station
Photogrammetry
Scanner
• Vehicle Stiffness NHTSA database
Neptune Engineering, Inc.
(www.neptuneeng.com)
Inspection Checklist
1. Brakes 2. Steering 3. Tires 4. Accelerator 5. Suspension
Case Study 1
Ford Taurus / Dodge Ram 3500
Case Study 2
Chevrolet Lumina / Flatbed Trailer
Tractor-Trailer Nomenclature
Tractor-Trailer Inspection Checklist
• Tire Tread, Pressure, and Size
• Headlight Switch On/Off
• Wipers On/Off
• ABS?
• Electronic Devices (Telematics, GPS, Cell Phone, etc.)
• Fifth Wheel Location
• Landing Gear Location
• Drive Axle Ratio
• Transmission ID Tag
• Engine ID Tag
