Dodge 2001 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual page 12

BR/BE
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (Continued)
tification Number. The check digit is used by the
manufacturer and government agencies to verify the
authenticity of the vehicle and official documenta-
tion. The formula to use the check digit is not
released to the general public.
POSITION
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2
3
4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6
7
8
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12 thru 17
INTERPRETATION
Country of Origin
Make
Vehicle Type
Vehicle Line
Series
Body Style
Engine
Check Digit
Model Year
Plant Location
Vehicle Build Sequence
Fig. 4 Vehicle
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE VIN
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 = United States
3 = Mexico
B = Dodge
6 = Incomplete
7 = Truck
H = 6001-7000
J = 7001-8000
K = 8001-9000
L = 9001-10,000
M = 10,001-14,000
C = Ram Cab Chassis/Ram Pick Up (4x2)
F = Ram Cab Chassis/Ram Pick Up (4x4)
2 = Club Cab
3 = Quad Cab
6 = Conventional Cab/Cab Chassis
6 = 5.9L 6 cyl. 24 Valve Diesel
7=5.9 6cyl. 24 Valve Turbo Diesel H/O
W = 8.0L 10 cyl. MPI
X = 3.9L 6 cyl. MPI
Y = 5.2L 8 cyl. MPI
Z = 5.9L 8 cyl. MPI-LDC
5 = 5.9L 8cyl. MPI-HDC
0 through 9 or X
J = St. Louis North
S = Dodge City
M = Lago Alberto Assembly
INTRODUCTION
1 = 1500
2 = 2500
3 = 3500
1=2001
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