Description - Vehicle Identification Number
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Dodge Charger and 2010 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 concerning 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 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 Seating Positions (ASP), Outboard Seating Positions (OSP)
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER DECODING CHART
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1, 2, 3 | WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) | 1A4 = Chrysler LLC |
| 1C3 = Chrysler LLC | ||
| 2B3 = Chrysler Canada | ||
| 2C3 = Chrysler Canada | ||
| 4 | Restraint system | A = Active Belts (ASP) Front Air Bags (OSP) (Body Style 48) |
| B = Active belts (ASP) Front Air Bags (OSP) Side Inflatable Restraints Front Row (Body Style 48) | ||
| C = Active Belts (ASP) Front Air Bags (OSP) Side Inflatable Restraints All Rows (Body Style 48) | ||
| B = 2268 - 2721 KG (5001 - 6000 LBS) (Body Style 49) | ||
| H = 2268 - 2721 KG (5001 - 6000 LBS) (Body Style 49) | ||
| P = 2268 - 2721 KG (5001 - 6000 LBS) (Body Style 49) | ||
| 5 | Vehicle line | A = 300/300C/SRT-8/CHARGER (RWD) (LHD) U.S., Canada, Mexico, BUX |
| C = 300C/SRT8 (RWD) (RHD) | ||
| 6 = 300C/SRT8 (RWD) (LHD) | ||
| 7 = 300C (AWD) (RHD) | ||
| 8 = 300C/SRT8 (RWD) (LHD) BUX | ||
| 9 = 300C/SRT8 (RWD) (RHD) BUX | ||
| 6 | Series | 3 = 300 Limited |
| 4 = 300 LX / 300 Touring | ||
| 5 = 300 Touring | ||
| 6 = 300C / 300C Touring | ||
| 7 = SRT8 / SRT8 Touring | ||
| 7 | Body style | C = 4 Door Sedan Tall |
| F = Hatchback Tall | ||
| 8 | Engine | D = 2.7L 6 CYL Gasoline Non - Turbo (EER) |
| V = 3.5L 6 CYL Gasoline Non - Turbo (EGG) | ||
| T = 5.7L 8 CYL Gasoline Non-Turbo (EZH) | ||
| W = 6.1L 8 CYL Gasoline Non - Turbo (ESF) | ||
| M = 3.0L 6 CYL Diesel (EXL) | ||
| 9 | Check digit | 0 through 9 or X |
| 10 | Model year | A = 2010 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | H = Brampton Assembly |
| Y = Chrysler Steyr Assembly | ||
| 12 Through 17 | Vehicle build sequence | Six digit number assigned by assembly plant |