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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
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Description - FASTENER USAGE
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
located on the lower windshield fence next to the left
a-pillar. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide
data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the VIN
DECODING INFORMATION table to determine the
identification of a vehicle.
POSITION
INTERPRETATION
1, 2 & 3
World Manufacturer Code
4
Model
5 & 6
Model, Cab, Weight
7 & 8
9
10
Model Year
11
Assembly Plant
12 Thru 17
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Description - THREADED HOLE REPAIR . . . . 5
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To protect the consumer from theft and possible
fraud the manufacturer is required to include a
Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Iden-
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.
VIN DECODING INFORMATION
WD2 = Truck
WD5 = Multi-purpose vehicle
Y = Truck
W = Multi-purpose vehicle
D1 = Sprinter, 3000 mm (118 in.) wheelbase, 8,001 up to 9,000 lbs. class G
D2 = Sprinter, 3550 mm (140 in.) wheelbase, 8,001 up to 9,000 lbs. class G
D3 = Sprinter, 4025 mm (158 in.) wheelbase, 8,001 up to 9,000 lbs. class G
D4 = Sprinter, 3550 mm (140 in.) wheelbase, Van 10,001 up to 14,000 lbs.
Class 3
D5 = Sprinter, 4025 mm (158 in.) wheelbase, Van 10,001 up to 14,000 lbs.
Class 3
D6 = Sprinter, 3567 mm (140 in.) in connection with 16 wheels, Van 8,001 to
9,000 lbs. class G
D7 = Sprinter, 4042 mm (159 in.) in connection with 16 wheels, Van 8,001 to
9,000 lbs. class G
Check Digit
Vehicle Build Sequence
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CODE = DESCRIPTION
41 = 2.7L 5 cyl. Diesel
3 = 2003
5 = Düsseldorf Plant, Germany
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