VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel.
The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data con-
cerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to
determine the identification of a vehicle.
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 Num-
ber. 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 DECODING INFORMATION
POSITION
INTERPRETATION
CODE = DESCRIPTION
1
Country of Origin
1 = Manufactured by
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.
2
Make
A = Chrysler (Hatchback)
B = Dodge (Sedan)
C = Chrysler (Sedan)
D = Dodge (Hatchback)
3
Vehicle Type
3 = Passenger Car
4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Without Side Air Bags Sales Code
(CGS) (Hatchback)
8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
With Side Air Bags Sales Code
(CGS) (Hatchback)
14
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