Inspection Report
MERLE'S GARAGE AND TOWING INC · DOT 1653475
Basic Information
Report Number
GUTHG02861
Inspection Date
Dec 10, 2025
State
MI
Inspection Level
Level 1
Unit Type
-
Hazmat Placard Required
No
Violations Summary
13
Total Violations
4
Out of Service
0
Driver OOS
4
Vehicle OOS
Vehicles Inspected (2)
Type
Straight Truck
Make
KW
VIN
2NKMHZ7X86M128398
License
BD67414
License State
MI
Type
Other
Make
HYUND
VIN
KMHH35LE3JU071052
License
-
License State
MI
Violation Details (10)
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing
Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
Unit: 1
Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing.
Lighting
Unit: 2
Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing.
Lighting
Unit: 2
Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
Steering Mechanism
Unit: 1
Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
Unit: 1
Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit
Tire vs. Load
Unit: 1
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
Unit: 1
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
Emergency Equipment
Unit: 1
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
Lighting
Unit: 1
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
Lighting
Unit: 1