Identification Codes: Notes
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The vehicle identification number (VIN) is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of the dash. The VIN number is also found on the vehicle certification (VC) label.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | World manufacturer identifier (WMI) |
| 2 | Brake type and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) code |
| 3 | Vehicle line, series, body-type code |
| 4 | Engine-type code |
| 5 | Computer-generated check digit |
| 6 | Model year code |
| 7 | Assembly plant code |
| 8 | Production sequence number |