Somewhere I read a post (can't find it now) that you could tell from the VIN # where the truck will be built. Can someone tell me where to look in the VIN number to find this?

 

In the last 8 digits, if it says 3G will be Saltillo, Mexico and that is where you would want it built<br><br>Hunter

 

Thanks Hunter. Mexico is where it was built. Is something wrong with St Louis?

 

[quote author=KenR link=board=17;threadid=9702;start=0#92762 date=1042733906]<br>Thanks Hunter. Mexico is where it was built. Is something wrong with St Louis?<br>[/quote]yeah, why is mexico the preferred building site?

 

I don't know about the trucks,but my PT cruiser was built in Mexico and we have never had the first problem with it

 

I was told that it is the first digit, 1- usa, 2 -can., 3 -mex., for what its worth. Customer service a DC told me this when I was tracking truck. He also stated it is the same for all the big 3.

 

[quote author=Hunter link=board=17;threadid=9702;start=0#92747 date=1042731717]<br>In the last 8 digits, if it says 3G will be Saltillo, Mexico and that is where you would want it built<br><br>Hunter<br>[/quote]<br><br>I think the &quot;3&quot; refers to 2003. The &quot;G&quot; does mean Saltillo and a &quot;J&quot; would indicate St. Louis.

 

Actually, the 1st digit of the VIN does refer to the country of origin... in fact PicDodge is exactly right, and that does apply too all auto manufacturers. Maybe a VIN decoder section would be a good addition to this site? Just a thought.

 

I agree drafalske, about the first digit, and 3 is Mexico I believe. I was referring to the 3 in Hunter's post as in &quot;3G&quot;, 3 being the year and G being the plant.

 

Will this help?<br> <br> VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION<br>NUMBER<br> .<br>POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION<br><br>1 Country of Origin 1 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler Corporation<br> 3 = Manufactured By DaimlerChrysler De Mexico<br><br>2 Make D = Dodge<br><br>3 Vehicle Type 2 = Incomplete with Side Airbag<br> 3 = Truck with Side Airbag<br> 6 = Incomplete Less Side Airbag<br> 7 = Truck Less Side Airbag<br><br>4 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating G = 5,001-6000 lbs.<br> H = 6,001-7,000 lbs.<br> J = 7,001-8,000 lbs.<br> K = 8,001-9,000 lbs.<br> L = 9,001-10,000 lbs.<br> M = 10,001-14,000 lbs.<br> W = Buses/Incomplete Vehicles with Hydraulic Brakes<br> <br> 5 Vehicle Line A = Ram Pickup 4X2<br> U = Ram Pickup 4X4<br><br> 6 Series 1 = 1500<br> 2 = 2500<br> 3 = 3500 Less Dual Rear Wheels<br> 4 = 3500 With Dual Rear Wheels<br> <br> 7 Body Style 6 = Conventional Cab<br> 8 = Quad Cab Full Rear Doors<br> <br>8 Engine K = 3.7L 6 cyl. MPI Gasoline<br> N = 4.7L 8 cyl. MPI Gasoline<br> D = 5.7L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline<br> 6 = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel<br> C = 5.9L 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel High Output<br> W = 8.0L 10 cyl. MPI Gasoline<br> Z = 5.9L 8 cyl. SMPI Gasoline Light Duty<br><br>9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X<br><br>10 Model Year 3 = 2003<br><br>11 Plant Location S = Dodge City<br> G = Saltillo<br> J = St. Louis (North)<br>12 thru 17 Vehicle Build Sequence<br>

 

proud to say mine is from st.louis in the good ol USA. ;D

 

That's it. That's the one I read.<br><br>Good for you...............<br>Thanks

 

So guys what kind of truck is this 1B7KF23771Jxxxxxx. PK

 

Ok, something's not quite right with those.<br>Unless they are for 2003's only.<br><br>Here's the important ones of mine.<br><br>3 B 7 K F 2 3 6 1 2 M 2 xxxxx<br><br>phox

 

Oh crap Phox looks like we got Chevy's and nobody could tell not even us. Is this a warranty issue maybe we will get a new truck free. PK