Vehicle Identification Number

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
DESCRIPTION
A 17-character combination of numbers and letters forms the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is stamped on a metal tab that is riveted to the instrument panel close to the windshield glass. The VIN number is viewed by looking through the windshield glass on the driver's side. The VIN number is also found on the Vehicle Certification Label (VC Label).

FUNCTION
The VIN is used for title and registration purposes and for warranty identification. The VIN indicates:
- Manufacturer
- Type of restraint system
- Vehicle line
- Model series
- Body type
- Engine
- Model year
- Assembly plant
- Production sequence number
The serial number of each unit built is shown as the last six digits of the VIN.

DEFINITION




World Manufacturer Identifier
The World Manufacturer Identifier codes are located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) positions 1,2, and 3.





Restraint System Type
The Restraint System Type code is located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) position 4.





Manufacturer Specification
The Manufacturer Specification code is located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) position 5.





Line, Series, Body Type (Passenger Cars)
The Line, Series, Body Type (Passenger Cars) codes are located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) positions 6 and 7.





Engine Type
The Engine Type code is located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)position 8.





Check Digit
The Check Digit code is located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) position 9.





Vehicle Model Year
The Vehicle Model Year is located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) position 10.





Assembly Plant
The Assembly Plant code is located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) position 11.





Production Sequence Number
The Production Sequence Number code is located in Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) positions 12 through 17.