VIN Code Breakdown

Federal (USA) vehicle identification number





Stamped on a plate riveted to the upper left hand "A" - post, visible through the front screen of the vehicle.

Vehicle identification number (VIN)
An adhesive label containing the Vehicle Identification Number, date of manufacture, and gross axle weight ratings is fixed to the lock face of the front left hand door. The information includes wheel and tire sizes and tire pressure at gross axle weight ratings.





Key to vehicle identification label
A. Month and year of manufacture
B. Gross vehicle weight rating
C. Gross axle weight rating for front axle
D. Gross axle weight rating for rear axle
E. Vehicle identification number (17 digits)
F. Vehicle identification number - bar code