Peterbilt Medium Duty Truck Owner's Manual - Peterbilt Motors

Consumer Information and Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
All Peterbilt vehicles are identified by a 17–digit Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN). This unique numeral and letter combination
identifies the manufacturer, the model year it was
built, and other vehicle attributes. The VIN is in compliance
with 49CFR565, Code of Federal Regulations. As an example,
the model year and assembly plant are designated by a
letter in the tenth and eleventh character positions (see 4 and
5 below).
SAMPLE VIN
2 N P NHD8X X YM5 6 7 8 9 0
❶ ❷ ❸ ❹❺ ❻
❶ Manufacturer Identifier
❷ Vehicle Attributes
❸ Check Digit
❹ Model Year
❺ Assembly Plant
❻ Serial/Chassis Number
Preventive Maintenance
• The Chassis/Serial Number refers to the last seven characters
of the VIN, including the assembly plant designator
(eleventh character position) and a six-digit serial
number. This number will allow your Peterbilt Dealer to
identify your vehicle. You will be asked for this number
when you bring your vehicle in for service.
VIN Location
Table 13 Model Year Letter Designations
CODE
YEAR
2 2002
3 2003
4 2004
5 2005
6 2006
The VIN is marked on the Incomplete Vehicle Certification
Label (on trucks) or on the Tire, Rim, and Weight Rating
Data Label (on tractors). Both labels are located on the
driver’s door frame.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
– 264 – Y53-6027 Medium Duty (R05/09)