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.

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.

VIN CODE BREAKDOWN

Position - Interpretation Code = Description

1 - Country of origin 1 = United States

2 - Make B = Dodge
C = Chrysler

3 - Vehicle Type 3 = Pass Car

4 - Pass. Safety A Passive Belts, Driver Air Bag

5 - Car Line U = Sebring or Avenger

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

7 - Body Style 2 = 2 door pillar hard-top

8 - Engine Y = 2.0L 4 Cyl. DOHC-MFI
N = 2.5L 6 cyl. SOCH-MFI

9 - Check Digit See preceding paragraph

10 - Model Year T = 1996

11 - Assembly Plant E = DSM Plant

12 Through 17 - Vehicle Build Sequence (000001 to 999999)

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