Vehicle Identification Numbering System 00.05 VIN Information Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 565 speci- fies that all vehicles sold in the U.S. be assigned a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Using a combination of letters and numerals, the VIN defines the manufacturer, model, and major charac- teristics of the vehicle. See Table 1 for the character positions of a typical Freightliner VIN, 1FUPABAV11PA12345. about 2 inches (50 mm) from the top of the web or on the top flange of the left frame rail at frame sta- tion 30. For all vehicles, a check digit (9th character) is deter- mined by assignment of weighted values to the other 16 characters.
These weighted values are processed through a series of equations designed to check va- lidity of the VIN and to detect VIN alteration. The VIN can be found on the Vehicle Specification Decal (see the driver’s manual for decal location) and stamped on the left frame rail over the front axle NOTE: Always specify the VIN when ordering parts.
Seventeen-Character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Typical VIN 1 F U P AB AV 1 1 P A 1 2 3 4 5 Character Position 1, 2, 3 4 5, 6 7, 8 9 10 11 12–17 Code Description World Manufacturer Identification Chassis Configuration Model, Cab, GVWR Engine, Brakes Check Digit Calculation Model Year Build Location Production Serial Number Decoding Table * Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 Table 6 Table 7 * For corresponding decoding information, see the applicable tables in this subject. Table 1, Seventeen-Character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) VIN Positions 1, 2, and 3 (World Manufacturer Identification) Code Vehicle Manufacturer Vehicle Make Vehicle Type 1FU Freightliner, U.S.A.
Freightliner Truck-Tractor 1FV Freightliner, U.S.A.
Freightliner Incomplete Vehicle 3AK Daimler AG, Mexico Freightliner Truck-Tractor RSA NAI, Saudi Arabia Freightliner Incomplete Vehicle 3AL Daimler AG, Mexico Freightliner Incomplete Vehicle RSB NAI, Saudi Arabia Freightliner Truck-Tractor Table 2, VIN Positions 1, 2, and 3 (World Manufacturer Identification) VIN Position 4 (Chassis Configuration) VIN Position 4 (Chassis Configuration) Code Chassis Code Chassis A 4 x 2 Truck B 4 x 2 Truck-Tractor K 6 x 6 Truck J 6 x 4 Truck-Tractor C 8 x 8 Truck L 6 x 6 Truck-Tractor D 4 x 4 Truck M 8 x 4 Truck E 4 x 4 Truck-Tractor F 6 x 2 Truck N 8 x 4 Truck-Tractor P 8 x 6 Truck G 6 x 2 Truck-Tractor R 8 x 6 Truck-Tractor H 6 x 4 Truck S 10 x 4 Truck Business Class M2 Workshop Manual, Supplement 21, March 2012 050/1