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Appendix A
Vehicle Identification
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
A 17–character number (numeral and letter combination) forms the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) which includes the
Chassis Number. It contains among other information, the model year (4), assembly plant (5), and vehicle serial number
(6) . See Figure A–1 .
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Serial Number Chassis Number
FIGURE A-1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The model year (4) is designated by an alphanumeric code in the tenth character position in the VIN . See Table A-1 and
Figure A–1 .
Code Year Code Year
5 2005 A 2010
6 2006 B 2011
7 2007 C 2012
8 2008 D 2013
9 2009
TABLE A-1.
Model Year (Code) Designations .
VIN Location
The VIN is marked on the Incomplete Vehicle Certification Label (on trucks). It is located either on the driver’s door edge or
door frame . See Figure A–2 .
Chassis Number Locations
The Chassis Number comprises the last six characters of the VIN .
• The vehicle chassis number is shown in multiple locations.
• Left side of cab, lower right corner of door frame: stamped plate .
• Tire, Rim, and Weight Rating Data label .
• Major Components and Weights label .
• Noise Emission label .
• Paint Identification label.