Vehicle Identification Number - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

2 INTRODUCTION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel
(Fig. 2). The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding
chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
POSITION
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2
3
4
5
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7
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10
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12 Thru 17
VIN DECODING INFORMATION
INTERPRETATION
Country of Origin
Make
Vehicle Type
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
Vehicle Line
Series
Body Style
Engine
Check Digit
Model Year
Assembly Plant
Vehicle Build Sequence
Fig. 2 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
1 - VIN
S = Warren Truck Assembly
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1= USA
B = Dodge
7 = Truck
F = 4001-5000 lbs.
G = 5001-6000 lbs.
H = 6001-7000 lbs.
G = Dakota
Dakota Sport
Dakota 4x4
L = Dakota
Dakota Sport
Dakota 4x2
2 = Dakota
Dakota Sport
Dakota SLT
2 = Club Cab
A = Quad Cab
6 = Conventional Cab
P = 2.5L
X = 3.9L
N=4.7L
Y = 5.2L
Z = 5.9L
1=2001
Assembly Sequence
AN