Vehicle Identification Number
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER LOCATION
The vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) is also stamped on the upper right side of the cowl top front panel.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
1. World manufacture's identifier code
KMH: Hyundai Motor Co., Korea
2. Drive line type
V: For LHD
3. Body Type
F: 4 Door sedan
D: 3 Door sedan
4. Body style & version
1: Standard
2: Delux
3: Super deluxe
5. Restrain type
1: Both Sides: Active Belt
2: Both Sides: Passive Belt
3: Drivers Side: Active Belt & Air Bag P/Side: Active Belt or Passive Belt
4: Both Sides: Active Belt & Air Bag
6. Engine type
K: 1495cc
7. Check digit
0-9, X: USA. North America, Canada
Mathematically determined to validate frame numbers
8. Model year
V: 1997
W: 1998
X: 1999
9. Plant code
U: Ulsan plant
10. Serial number
000001 through 999999