Vehicle Identification Number - Update
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Bulletin Number 00 23 88 (1749) Page 1 of 2
Woodcliff Lake, NJ November 1988 Technical Dept.
SUBJECT: Vehicle Identification Number Update
Effective January 1, 1989 the 11th and 12th characters of the 17 character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) will be constructed with letters of the alphabet (previously numbers). A sample construction is listed on the back side of this bulletin.
This modified construction of the VIN is to preclude any possibility of chassis number duplication.
Note As in the past, always quote the last seven characters of the VIN when filling out warranty claims, technical requests, etc.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER CONSTRUCTION*