Preventive Maintenance Consumer Information and Vehicle Identification
Medium Duty
(R10/06) Y53-6008 – 227 –
Vehicle Identification
All Peterbilt vehicles are identified by a 17–digit Vehicle Iden-
tification Number (VIN). This unique numeral and letter com-
bination 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 exam-
ple, the model year and assembly plant are designated by a
letter in the tenth and eleventh character positions (see 4 and
5 below).
• The Chassis/Serial Number refers to the last seven char-
acters of the VIN, including the assembly plant designa-
tor (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
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)
v Manufacturer Identifier
w Vehicle Attributes
x Check Digit
y Model Year
z Assembly Plant
{ Serial/Chassis Number
2PN NHD8X X YM5 6 7 89 0
vwxyz{
SAMPLE VIN
Table 14 Model Year Letter Designations
CODE YEAR
2 2002
3 2003
4 2004
5 2005
6 2006
