Defects
Defects mean abrasions; corrosion; cracks; dents; flaws in welds; distortions; erosion; missing, damaged, leaking or loose components and fasteners; and other conditions or imperfections that may make a tank car unsafe for transportation and/or require it to be removed from service.
Source
49 CFR § 180.503
Scoping language
The following definitions and those contained in 171.8 and 179.2 of this subchapter apply: