Ram Truck VIN Decoder
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How to Read a Ram VIN
Ram trucks are built by FCA US, and every Ram VIN is 17 characters long. US-built pickups begin with 1C6, Mexican-built pickups begin with 3C6, and Mexican-built chassis cabs begin with 3C7. Here is what each part means, using a real truck.
EXAMPLE: 2023 RAM 1500
1C6SRFMT5PN681816
Positions 1–3 · Manufacturer
Registered to FCA US LLC (United States).
Positions 4–8 · Vehicle attributes
Model, body, weight class and engine. NHTSA decodes this truck as: 1500, Pickup, Class 2F.
Position 9 · Check digit
Calculated from the other 16 characters, so a mistyped VIN is caught before you search.
Position 10 · Model year
2023.
Position 11 · Assembly plant
Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Positions 12–17 · Serial number
The production sequence number for this individual truck.
Ram VIN Prefixes
The first three characters of a VIN identify who built the vehicle. These are the main prefixes NHTSA has registered for Ram 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1C6 | FCA US LLC | Truck | United States |
| 3C6 | Chrysler de Mexico Toluca | Truck | Mexico |
| 3C7 | Chrysler de Mexico Toluca | Incomplete vehicle | Mexico |
| 1D7 | FCA US LLC | Truck | United States |
| 3D7 | Chrysler de Mexico Toluca | Truck | Mexico |
Older Ram pickups were sold as the Dodge Ram and carry Dodge prefixes such as 1D7 and 3D7. The decoder reads those as well.
Where to Find the VIN
Look through the windshield at the driver-side corner of the dash, or open the driver's door and read the certification label on the door frame. The VIN is also printed on the title, registration and insurance card.
On a phone, tap Scan VIN and point the camera at the label instead of typing.
Ram Models Covered
The decoder works with any Ram VIN NHTSA has on file, including the 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500, and ProMaster.
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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