Heavy Vehicle Inspection Checklist

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Enter Mechanic name

• Enter HE Number

• Enter Defect number

• Enter NHVAS LABEL NUMBER

• Enter REGISTRATION NUMBER

• Enter fire extinguisher last inspection

• CHECK TYRE PRESSURES (including spares) HUBOMETER READING

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record HUBOMETER reading

• CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS CHECK FOR MATCHING TYRES & RIMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• INSPECTION CHAINS & DOGS IN TOOLBOXES CHECK FOR FATIGUE IN TIE #DOWN POINTS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECK HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• CHECK WINCH ROPE ON TILT TRAYS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• FILL WATER TANKS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seats and seatbelts

• Is the seat in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seat belt in a serviceable condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Windows and windscreen

• Are the windows defect free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the wipers/demister/washers functional?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

BRAKES -

• PERFORM BRAKE TEST

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record brake test number

• Inspect brake linings/wear and travel - are they safe and functional?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Check brake systems for leaks- no leaks?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

COUPLINGS -

• Check turntable security

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety Chains/cable attachments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check front and rear towing attachments

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check winch cable/s

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

• Visual check of condition of steering components

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of condition of suspension components

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• SPRINGS/AIR BAGS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of airbags for damage/functionality

  Yes

  No

  N/A

WHEELS, TYRES AND HUBS -

• Visually check wheels/rims for damaged and wear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visually check WHEEL NUTS/FASTENERS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• WHEEL BEARINGS

  Yes

  No

  N/A

STRUCTURE AND BODY CONDITION

• Visual check body panels/fittings

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of body and mounting

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of mudguards and mudflaps

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of rear marker plates - as per VSB12

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ELECTRICAL

• Headlights- high and low beam

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fog lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Front Position Light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Daytime running lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Directional indicator light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clearance/end outline marker lights -front/rear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reflectors - front/side/rear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Brake lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tail lights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Reversing lights and beeper/sqawker

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Number plate light

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Side mark liights

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Rotating Beacon

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check electrolyte level of batteries

  Yes

  No

  N/A

ENGINE DRIVELINE AND EXHAUST

• Exhaust system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check engine /driveline for leaks/defects/issues

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Change engine oil and filters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check fluid level gearbox, differential and power steering- check for leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check fluid level of coolant

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Change fuel filters and check for leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Change oil in hub reductions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Change ice pack oil and filter as required

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Visual check of fan belts and adjusters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

CLEANING/HOUSEKEEPING

• Ensure any fluid spills on vehicle are cleaned up

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Update Service label

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Remove all hand prints and footprints- deck plates/chassis/bullbar

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mechanics Signature that work is completed correctly

  Sign

• Any comments?