| Jeep Vin Decoder
- Decoding Jeep VIN Numbers . |
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1981 - 1986 CJ & J Series Vin Decoder Page
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1981 - 1986 |
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Covering:
Wagoneer, 4 Door Station Wagon, 109"
Wheelbase
Cherokee, 2 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
Cherokee, 2 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
Cherokee, 4 Door Station Wagon, 109" Wheelbase
J-10, Pick-up Truck, 119" Wheelbase
J-10, Pick-up Truck, 131" Wheelbase
J-20, Pick-up Truck, 131" Wheelbase
CJ-5, 2 Door, Open Body
CJ-6, 2 Door, Open Body
CJ-7, 2 Door, Open Body
CJ-8, 2 Door, Open Body
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How to Decode a VIN
The VIN is composed of the
following sections:
| Standard |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
14 |
15 |
16 |
17 |
| ISO 3779 |
WMI |
VDS |
VIS |
| North American |
Manufacturer Identifier |
Vehicle Attributes |
Check Digit |
Model Year |
Plant Code |
Sequential Number |
When decoded, the VIN tells the
country and year of manufacture; make, model and serial number; assembly
plant; and in some cases it even identifies equipment specifications.
The system goes something like this: sequence for characters is first A to Z,
then 1 to 9, and last 0. The letters "I", "O" and "Q" are typically omitted
from system.
The vehicle identification number is divided into four parts:
World Manufacturer's Identification (WMI - three characters)
Vehicle Description Section (VDS - five characters)
The VIN Accuracy Check Digit
Vehicle Identification Section (VIS - eight characters)
World Manufacturer’s Identification (WMI)
The first character in the WMI sequence represents the country where the
vehicle was manufactured. Countries like the United States (1 or 4), Canada
(2) and Mexico (3) are represented by numbers while other countries such as
Germany (W), Italy (Z) and Japan (J) are represented by letters.
The second character refers to the manufacturer. The characters can be either
letters or numbers. For example: Jaguar (A), Dodge (B), Chrysler (C), Jeep
(J), Buick (4), Cadillac (6) or Saturn (8).
The third character represents the vehicle type or manufacturing division.
Vehicle Description Section (VDS) and Check Digit
The vehicle description section
consists of five characters (the 4th to 8th characters) which identify
everything from the body style, engine type, and braking system to model,
series, restraint system, etc. The 9th character is a VIN accuracy check digit
which verifies the previous VIN numbers. It is determined by carrying out a
mathematical computation developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT).
Vehicle Identification Section (VIS)
The vehicle identification section
includes the last eight characters in the VIN number. The numbers identify the
model year (10th character) and the assembly plant for the vehicle (11th
character). A number or letter may represent the model year. For example: 1998
(W), 2000 (Y), 2007 (7) or 2008 (8).
The 12th to 17th characters are the actual serial number of the vehicle—these
last 6 digits make the vehicle unique (think of DNA). It can also help to
identify whether the vehicle was the first, the hundredth, or the last vehicle
off the manufacturer’s assembly line. This is valuable information for
collectors.
So, the next time you see that long number printed on your registration papers
or stamped across your dashboard, you’ll know how to decode it. This will give
you a better understanding of where your unique vehicle actually came from!
1981 - 1986 CJ & J Series Vin Decoder Page
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visible thru the window. It is also
found stamped on the bottom line of a metal tag which is placed in
the upper left(driver's side) corner of the firewall, by the
hinge. |
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Character Position |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 -
17 |
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Vehicle ID Number |
1 |
J |
C |
N |
J |
1 |
5 |
U |
X |
G |
T |
123456 |
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Character Position |
Vehicle ID Number |
Description |
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1
BACK TO TOP |
1 |
Country of
Manufacture:
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2
BACK TO TOP |
J |
Manufacturer:
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B |
AMC Canada, Ltd. |
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J |
Jeep Corporation |
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3
BACK TO TOP |
C |
Vehicle Type:
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C |
Multi-Purpose Vehicle |
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D |
Incomplete Vehicle |
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E |
Export, Left Hand Drive |
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F |
Export, Right Hand Drive |
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T |
Truck |
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4
BACK TO TOP |
N
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Engine:
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B |
GM, 4 Cyl, 151 CID |
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C |
6 Cyl, 258 CID |
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F |
Diesel, 145 CID, Isuzu |
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H |
V8 Cyl, 304 CID |
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L |
6 Cyl, 232 CID |
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N |
V8 Cyl, 360 CID |
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P |
Diesel, 2.1 Liter, Renault |
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U |
AMC 4 Cyl, 150 CID |
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Y |
AMC 4 Cyl, 150 CID, Export |
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5
BACK TO TOP |
J |
Transmission &
Transfer Case:
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A |
3 Speed, Automatic
Transmission, Column Shift, Full Time Transfer Case |
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B |
Automatic Transmission, Floor
Shift, Part Time Transfer Case |
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C |
Automatic Transmission, Floor
Shift, Full Time Transfer Case |
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E |
Automatic Transmission, Column
Shift, Part Time Transfer Case |
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F |
5 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case |
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G |
4 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, Full Time Transfer Case |
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H |
4 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, Part Time or Full Time Transfer Case |
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J |
Automatic Transmission, Column
Shift, Part Time or Full Time Transfer Case |
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K |
Automatic Transmission, Floor
Shift, Part Time or Full Time Transfer Case |
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L |
5 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case |
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M |
4 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case |
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N |
5 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, Part Time Transfer Case |
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P |
5 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, Full Time Transfer Case |
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W |
5 Speed, Manual Transmission,
Floor Shift, none |
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X |
Part Time Transfer Case |
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6
& 7
BACK TO TOP |
15 |
Body Style:
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15 |
Wagoneer, 4 Door Station
Wagon, 109" Wheelbase |
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16 |
Cherokee, 2 Door Station
Wagon, 109" Wheelbase |
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17 |
Cherokee, 2 Door Station
Wagon, 109" Wheelbase |
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18 |
Cherokee, 4 Door Station
Wagon, 109" Wheelbase |
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25 |
J-10, Pick-up Truck, 119"
Wheelbase |
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26 |
J-10, Pick-up Truck, 131"
Wheelbase |
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27 |
J-20, Pick-up Truck, 131"
Wheelbase |
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85 |
CJ-5, 2 Door, Open Body |
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86 |
CJ-6, 2 Door, Open Body |
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87 |
CJ-7, 2 Door, Open Body |
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88 |
CJ-8, 2 Door, Open Body |
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8
BACK TO TOP |
U
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Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW) Rating:
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A |
3750#, 5975#, 6200# |
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C |
6200# |
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D |
5975#, 6200# |
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E |
4150# |
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H |
4850#, Non-Regulated Export |
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L |
5975# |
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N |
5975#, 6200# |
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P |
6800# |
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S |
7600# |
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U |
5200# |
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Y |
8400# |
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9
BACK TO TOP |
X |
A single number, or the letter X, or a
check mark, is used to verify the transcription of the vehicle
identification number. |
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10
BACK TO TOP |
G |
Model Year
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B |
1981 |
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C |
1982 |
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D |
1983 |
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E |
1984 |
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F |
1985 |
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G |
1986 |
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11
BACK TO TOP |
T |
Plant Code:
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B |
Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
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T |
Toledo, Ohio, USA |
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12 - 17 |
123456 |
Sequential Serial Number |
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Character Position |
Vehicle ID Number |
Description |
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1
BACK TO TOP |
1 |
Country of
Manufacture:
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2
BACK TO TOP |
J |
Manufacturer:
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B |
Jeep Canada |
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J |
Jeep Corporation |
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3
BACK TO TOP |
T |
Vehicle Type:
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C |
Multi-Purpose Vehicle |
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D |
Incomplete Vehicle |
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E |
Export, RHD |
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F |
Export, RHD |
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T |
Truck |
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4
BACK TO TOP |
M |
Engines:
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B |
2.1L 4 Cyl, Turbo Diesel |
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C |
4.2L, Six, 2-B Carb |
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E |
2.46L, 4 Cyl, 1-B Carb |
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H |
2.46L, 4 Cyl, TBI |
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M |
4.0L, I-6, MPI |
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N |
5.9L, V-8, 2-B Carb |
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Y |
2.46L, 4 Cyl, 1-B Carb |
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5
BACK TO TOP |
P |
Powertrain:
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E |
3-speed automatic, column gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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F |
5-speed manual, floor gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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G |
4-speed automatic, column gear
shift, 2 W/D |
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J |
3-speed automatic, column gear
shift, Select-Trac/ 4 W/D |
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L |
5-speed manual, floor gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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M |
4-speed manual, floor gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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P |
4-speed automatic, column gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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R |
4-speed automatic, floor gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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S |
4-speed manual, floor gear
shift, 2 W/D |
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T |
4-speed automatic, floor gear
shift, Select-Trac/ 4 W/D |
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U |
4-speed automatic, floor gear
shift, 2 W/D |
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V |
5-speed manual, floor gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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W |
5-speed manual, floor gear
shift, 2 W/D |
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X |
4-speed manual, floor gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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Y |
4-speed manual, floor gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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Z |
3-speed automatic, column gear
shift, part time 4 W/D |
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6
- 7
BACK TO TOP |
63 |
Body Type:
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15 |
Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 4-Door
Wagon, 109" wheel base |
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25 |
Jeep Truck, J-10 Pickup, 6.5'
Bed, 119" wheel base |
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26 |
Jeep Truck, J-10 Pickup, 8.0'
Bed, 131" wheel base |
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27 |
Jeep Truck, J-20 Pickup, 8.0'
Bed, 131" wheel base |
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63 |
Jeep Comanche, 4-W/D Pickup,
6.0" bed, 113" wheel base |
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64 |
Jeep Comanche, 2-W/D Pickup,
6.0" bed, 113" wheel base |
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65 |
Jeep Comanche, 4-W/D Pickup,
7.0" bed, 120" wheel base |
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66 |
Jeep Comanche, 2-W/D Pickup,
7.0" bed, 120" wheel base |
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73 |
Jeep Cherokee, 2-W/D, 2-Door
Station Wagon, 101" wheel base |
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74 |
Jeep Cherokee, 2-W/D, 4-Door
Station Wagon, 101" wheel base |
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75 |
Jeep Wagoneer, 4-W/D, 4-Door
Station Wagon, 101" wheel base |
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77 |
Jeep Cherokee, 4-W/D, 2-Door
Station Wagon, 101" wheel base |
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78 |
Jeep Cherokee, 4-W/D, 4-Door
Station Wagon, 101" wheel base |
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79 |
Jeep Cherokee, 4-W/D, 4-Door
Station Wagon, 101" wheel base |
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81 |
Jeep Wrangler, 2-Door Open
Body, 93.5: wheel base |
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82 |
Jeep Wrangler2-Door Open Body,
.103.5: wheel base |
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8
BACK TO TOP |
F
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Gross Vehicle
Weight:
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F |
5001# -
6000#
Comanche, Base, Metric
Ton, Big Ton
Comanche, Custom, Metric
Ton, Big Ton
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J |
3001# -
4000#
Wrangler Base
Cherokee Base
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K |
3001# -
4000#
Wrangler Sport
Cherokee Pioneer
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L |
3001 -
4000#
Wrangler Laredo
Cherokee Laredo
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M |
3001# -
4000#
Wrangler Sahara
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N |
5001# -
6000#
Grand Wagoneer
J-10 Truck
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P |
4001# -
5000#
Comanche Pioneer
6001# - 7000#
J-20 Truck
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R |
5001# -
6000#
Comanche Pioneer, Metric
Ton, Big Ton
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S |
4001# -
5000#
Comanche Chief
7001# - 8000#
J-20 Truck
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T |
4001# -
5000#
Comanche Laredo
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U |
5001# -
6000#
Comanche
Laredo, Metric Ton, Big Ton
6001# - 7000#
Grand
Wagoneer
J-10 Truck
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Y |
8001# -
9000#
J-20 Truck
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1 |
4001# -
5000#
Wrangler Base
Cherokee Base
Comanche Base
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2 |
4001# -
5000#
Wrangler Sahara
Cherokee Pioneer
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3 |
4001# -
5000#
Wrangler Sport
Cherokee Chief
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4 |
4001# -
5000#
Wrangler Laredo
Cherokee Laredo
Wagoneer Limited
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5 |
4001# -
5000#
Cherokee E.C.E.
Comanche Eliminator
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9 |
4001# -
5000#
Cherokee Limited |
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9
BACK TO TOP |
X |
Check digit: a
single character, alpha or numeric entry |
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10
BACK TO TOP |
H |
Year:
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11
BACK TO TOP |
B |
Plant Location:
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B |
Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
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T |
Toledo, Ohio, USA |
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12 -
17 |
123456 |
Sequential Serial Number |
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