Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

VIN Position, Interpretation
Code, Description

1 Country of origin
1 - United States
2 - Canada
3 - Mexico

2 Make
B - Dodge

3 Vehicle Type
4 Multipurpose passenger vehicle
5 - Bus
6 - Incomplete vehicles
7 - Truck

4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
D - 0-1360 Kg (1-3,000 lbs)
E - 1362-1814 Kg (3,001-4,000 lbs)
F - 1815-2267 Kg (4,01-5,000 lbs)
G - 2268-2721 Kg 5,001-6,000lbs)
H - 2722-3175 Kg (6,001-7,000 lbs)
J - 3176-2628 Kg (7,001-8,000 lbs)
K - 2629-4082 Kg (8,001-9,000 lbs)
L - 4083-4535 Kg (9,001-10,000 lbs)
M - 4536-6450 Kg (10,001-14,000 lbs)
W - Busses/Incomplete vehicles with hydraulic brakes

5 Car Line
C - 2WD Dodge/Ram Pickup, Chassis Cab
F - 4WD Dodge/Ram Pickup, Chassis Cab

6 Series
1 - 1500 Lob Rating
2 - 2500 Job Rating
3 - 3500 Job Rating
6 - Misc.

7 Body Style
3 - Club Cab
6 - Conventional Cap/Chassis Cab

8 Engine
C - 5.9L 6 cyl Turbo Diesel
W - 8.0L 10 cyl. Gasoline MFI
X - 3.9L 6 cyl. Gasoline MFI
Y - 5.2L 8 cyl. Gasoline MFI
Z - 5.9L 8 cyl. Gasoline MFI-LDC
5 - 5.9L 8 cyl. Gasoline MFI-HDC

9 Check Digit
(Number or letter)

10 Model Year
R - 1994
S - 1995

11 Assembly Plant
G - Saltillo
M - Lago Alberto
S - Dodge City

12 through 17 positions
(Vehicle Build Sequence)