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

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