Vehicle - VIN Number Inconsistency
NUMBER: 01-153-01DATE: 09/01/01
APPLICABILITY:
2002 MY Legacy Vehicles
SUBJECT:
Legacy VIN Scheme
A small number of 2002 MY Legacy Outback vehicles were produced with a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) scheme that is not consistant with the typical VIN scheme for this model. This variation does not affect any regulatory compliance, but may present some confusion if using only the last six (6) digits (Sequential Number) of the VIN for model identification.
In the past, the Sequential Number identified Outback Wagons in the "600001 and after" range.
The Legacy Wagon was identified in the "300001 and after" range. For the 2002 MY, some Outback Wagons will be included in the Legacy Wagon range of "300001 and after."
To identify a Legacy Wagon from an Outback Wagon, use position 7 (Model Type / Trim Level) from the full 17 character VIN. Numbers 3, 4, and 5 refer to Legacy Wagons. Numbers 6, 7, 8, 9 and 0 refer to Outback Wagons.
Review the VIN scheme shown for 2002 MY Legacy vehicles.
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