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Ram VIN Decoder

Ram became its own brand in 2010, separating from Dodge. Trucks built before then carry the Dodge name and Dodge VIN codes.

Reading a Ram VIN

What do the first three characters of a Ram VIN mean?

Ram trucks begin 1C6 when built in the US and 3C6 when built in Mexico. If your Ram predates 2010, it is a Dodge Ram and should be looked up as a Dodge.

What each of the 17 positions means

The 17 positions1C6 …
  • 1–3Manufacturer
  • 4–8Vehicle details
  • 9Check digit
  • 10Model year
  • 11Plant
  • 12–17Serial number
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