International Truck VIN Decoder
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How to Read a International VIN
International trucks are built by International Motors, LLC, the company formerly known as Navistar, and every International VIN is 17 characters long. US-built complete trucks begin with 1HS and US-built chassis begin with 1HT. Here is what each part means, using a real truck.
EXAMPLE: 2022 INTERNATIONAL LT625
3HSDZAPR4NN133531
Positions 1–3 · Manufacturer
Registered to International Motors, LLC (Mexico).
Positions 4–8 · Vehicle attributes
Model, body, weight class and engine. NHTSA decodes this truck as: LT625, Truck-Tractor, Class 8, Cummins X15, Signature.
Position 9 · Check digit
Calculated from the other 16 characters, so a mistyped VIN is caught before you search.
Position 10 · Model year
2022.
Position 11 · Assembly plant
Escobedo, Mexico.
Positions 12–17 · Serial number
The production sequence number for this individual truck.
International VIN Prefixes
The first three characters of a VIN identify who built the vehicle. These are the main prefixes NHTSA has registered for International trucks. "Truck" means it left the factory complete; "incomplete vehicle" means it was sold as a chassis for a body builder to finish.
| Prefix | Registered to | Type | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1HS | International Motors, LLC | Truck | United States |
| 1HT | International Motors, LLC | Incomplete vehicle | United States |
| 2HS | Navistar Canada, Inc. | Truck | Canada |
| 2HT | Navistar Canada, Inc. | Incomplete vehicle | Canada |
| 3HS | International Motors, LLC | Truck | Mexico |
| 3HT | International Motors, LLC | Incomplete vehicle | Mexico |
| 3HC | Blue Diamond Truck | Truck | Mexico |
| 3HA | Blue Diamond Truck | Incomplete vehicle | Mexico |
NHTSA files these prefixes under several make names, including International, Navistar and IC Bus, so an older truck may decode with Navistar as the make.
Where to Find the VIN
Open the driver's door and read the certification label on the door frame or door edge. Most heavy trucks also have the VIN stamped into the frame rail, and it is printed on the title, registration and insurance card.
On a phone, tap Scan VIN and point the camera at the label instead of typing.
International Models Covered
The decoder works with any International VIN NHTSA has on file, including the LT Series, RH Series, HV Series, MV Series, HX Series, CV Series, ProStar, LoneStar, WorkStar, 4300, 4400, 7600, and 9900i.
What You'll Get
Safety Alerts
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Complete Specs
Engine, GVWR, dimensions — every spec NHTSA has on file for the VIN
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