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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Location
G06393310Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

The upper portion of the Vehicle Certification (VC) label contains the manufacturer's name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN  . It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The VC  label is located on the left-hand door jamb. The serial number can also be found on the engine block, transmission and frame.

If a vehicle requires replacement of the VC  label and is 4 years old or less, an authorized dealer must submit the VIN  to their respective regional office. The regional office will submit a web form to the assembly plant for the replacement label. Once the label has been printed, a representative from the regional office will deliver the label to the dealer and witness installation on the vehicle. If a vehicle is more than 4 years old and requires a replacement label, the dealer must submit a request to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Fig 2: Identifying VC Label Number And Codes
G06393311Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 District Special Order (DSO)
4 Wheelbase code
5 Interior trim code
6 Tape/paint stripe code
7 Radio code
8 Axle code
9 Transmission code
10 Spring code
11 Powertrain calibration information