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VIN Location

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)





Federal (USA) Vehicle Identification Number

The VIN is stamped on a plate which is visible through the left side of the windscreen.

In addition an adhesive label containing the Vehicle Identification Number, date of manufacture and gross axle weight ratings is fixed to the lock face of the front left hand door. The information includes wheel and tire sizes and tire pressures at gross axle weight ratings.





European Vehicle Identification Number

An adhesive label containing the Vehicle Identification Number and the recommended maximum vehicle weights is located on the left hand side of the bonnet locking platform.

The number is also stamped on the right side of the chassis forward of the spring mounting turret.

Key to Vehicle Identification Number Plate

A. - VIN (17 digits)
B. - Maximum permitted laden weight for vehicle
C. - Maximum vehicle and trailer weight
D. - Maximum road weight-front axle
E. - Maximum road weight-rear axle