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Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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Fig 1: Vehicle Certification Label
G08027806Courtesy 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 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). It also includes Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The VC  label is located on the driver shell or door jamb.

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: Vehicle Identification Number Description Codes
G06072741Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Description
1 Exterior paint code
2 Region code
3 District Special Order (DSO) code
4 Interior trim code
5 Tape/paint stripe code
6 Radio code
7 Axle code
8 Transmission code
9 Spring code
10 Powertrain calibration information