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VIN Locations

The Federal Vehicle Identification Number, the gross axle weight ratings together with other information is stamped on a label riveted to the lock face of the front left hand door.

KEY TO VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION LABEL

Vehicle Identification Label:





A. Year of manufacture
B. Month of manufacture
C. Gross vehicle weight rating
D. Gross axle weight rating for front axle
E. Gross axle weight rating for rear axle
F. Vehicle identification number (minimum of 17 digits)


VIN Plate:





The Federal Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on a plate which is riveted to the upper left hand A-post adjacent to the instrument panel and is visible through the front screen of the vehicle.

VIN Location - European:





The European Vehicle Identification Number is stamped on the right hand side chassis member forward of the front spring mounting turret.