Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN Plate):

Vehicle Identification Number
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on the upper left corner of the instrument panel, near the left A-pillar. The, VIN consists of 17 characters in a combination of letters and numbers that provide specific information about the vehicle. Refer to VIN Code Breakdown Chart.

VIN CODE BREAKDOWN

Position - Interpretation Code = Description

1 - Country of origin 1 = Built in US by Chrysler Corporation
2 = Built in Canada by Chrysler Canada Ltd.
3 = Mexico

2 - Make B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
E = Eagle
P = Plymouth


3 - Vehicle Type 3 = Pass Car

4 - Other Restraint System

H = Active Restraints, Driver & Passenger Airbag
X = Driver Air Bag, Passenger Manual Belts

5 - Car Line C = Chrysler, New Yorker/LHS
D = Chrysler, Concorde
H = Chrysler, Intrepid (Sold in Canada)
D = Dodge, Intrepid (Sold in US)
D = Eagle, Vision

6 - Series 4 = High Line
5 = Premium
6 = Sport

7 - Body Style 6 = 4dr. Sedan

8 - Engine F = 3.5L 6 cyl. Gasoline 24 Valve
T = 3.3L 6 cyl. Gasoline
U = 3.3L 6 cyl. Flexible Fuel


9 - Check Digit See following paragraph

10 - Model Year S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997


11 - Assembly Plant F = Newark
H = Bramelea

12 Through 17 - Vehicle Build Sequence

Check Digit
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 Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.

NOTE: All communications or inquiries regarding the vehicle should include the Month-Day-Hour and Vehicle Identification Number.