Vehicle Safety Certification Label; Description; Vehicle Identification Number Description - Dodge dakota 2002 Service Manual

2 INTRODUCTION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

VIN CODING/LOCATIONS
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
located on the lower windshield fence near the left
a-pillar (Fig. 2). The VIN contains 17 characters that
provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN
decoding chart to determine the identification of a
vehicle.
The VIN is also imprinted on the:
• Body Code Plate.
• Equipment Identification Plate.

• Vehicle Safety Certification Label.

• Frame rail.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the VIN. The
check digit is used by the manufacturer and govern-
ment agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehi-
POSITION
1
2
3
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
5
6
7
INTERPRETATION
Country of Origin
Make
Vehicle Type
Vehicle Line
Series
Body Style
Fig. 2 VIN LOCATION
1 - DASH PANEL
2 - VIN CODE PLATE
cle and official documentation. The formula to use
the check digit is not released to the general public.
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation
3 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler De Mexico
D = Dodge
2 = Incomplete with Side Airbag
3 = Truck with Side Airbag
6 = Incomplete Less Side Airbag
7 = Truck Less Side Airbag
G = 5,001-6000 lbs.
H = 6,001-7,000 lbs.
J = 7,001-8,000 lbs.
K = 8,001-9,000 lbs.
L = 9,001-10,000 lbs.
M = 10,001-14,000 lbs.
W = Buses/Incomplete Vehicles with Hydraulic Brakes
A = Ram Pickup 4X2
U = Ram Pickup 4X4
1 = 1500
2 = 2500
3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels
4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels
6 = Conventional Cab
8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors
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