Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Fig 1 Vehicle Safety Certification Label:
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
A Vehicle Safety Certification Label is located on the rear shut face of the driver's door. The label contains the following information:
- Date of Manufacture
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Front
- Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) Rear
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Vehicle (TYPE)
- Month-Day-Hour (MDH)
- Paint Code
- Trim Code
When it is necessary to contact the manufacturer regarding service or warranty, the information on the Vehicle Safety Certification Label would be required.
Fig 2 VIN Plate Location:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can be viewed through the windshield at the upper left corner of the instrument panel next to 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 the VIN Decoding Information Table to interpret VIN code.
1st POSITION
COUNTRY
1 = United States
2 = Canada
2nd POSITION
MANUFACTURER
B = Dodge
C = Chrysler
P = Plymouth
3rd POSITION
VEHICLE TYPE
4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
7 = Truck
4th POSITION
G.V.W.R.
D = 0 - 1,360kg (1 - 3,000 lbs)
E = 1,361 - 1,814kg (3,001 - 4,000 lbs)
F = 1,815 - 2,267kg (4,001 - 5,000 lbs)
G = 2,268 - 2,721kg (5,001 - 6,000 lbs)
H = 2,722 - 3,175kg (6,001 - 7,000 lbs)
J = 3,176 - 3,628kg (7,001 - 8,000 lbs)
K = 3,629 - 4,082kg (8,001 - 9,000 lbs)
L = 4,083 - 4,535kg (9,001 - 10,000 lbs)
M = 4,536 - 6,350kg (10,001 - 14,000 lbs)
W = Bus's and incomplete vehicles with hydraulic brakes
5th POSITION
CAR LINE
P = Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
P = Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager
P = Chrysler Town & Country
T = AWD Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
T = AWD Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager
T = AWD Chrysler Town & Country
6th POSITION
SERIES
2 = FWD Caravan/Grand Caravan, Voyager/Grand Voyager
4 = Caravan SE/Grand Caravan SE, Voyager SE/Grand Voyager SE
5 = Caravan LE or ES/Grand Caravan LE or ES, Voyager LE/Grand Voyager LE, Town & Country LX
6 = Town & Country LXI
7th POSITION
BODY STYLE
4 = NS-53 -- Long Wheel Base
5 = NS-52 -- Short Wheel Base
8th POSITION
ENGINE CODE
B = 2.4L 4 cylinder MPI 16 Valve DOHC
3 = 3.0L V6 gas MPI
R = 3.3L V6 gas MPI
L = 3.8L V6 gas MPI
9th POSITION
CHECK DIGIT
10th POSITION
MODEL YEAR
S = 1995
T = 1996
V = 1997
W = 1998
11th POSITION
ASSEMBLY PLANT
B = St Louis South
R = Windsor
12th Thru 17th POSITION
PRODUCTION SEQUENCE NUMBER
Assigned by assembly plant
VIN 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 VIN. 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.