Freightliner VIN decoder
Enter a Freightliner VIN to see the model, year, engine, factory and open safety recalls. Free, with official NHTSA data.
About Freightliner VINs
Freightliner builds Class 8 tractors such as the Cascadia, medium-duty trucks (M2) and chassis for RVs and step vans. US-built trucks usually start with 1FU or 1FV, trucks built in Mexico with 3AK or 3AL, and Freightliner Custom Chassis with 4UZ.
Freightliner is part of Daimler Truck North America.
Good to know
- Heavy-truck VINs show the gross weight class, cab, axle and engine in positions 4 to 8.
- The VIN is on the driver door frame label and stamped on the frame rail, often on the right side.
- Detailed specs (engine, transmission, axle ratios) are on the build sheet the dealer can pull by VIN.
Freightliner manufacturer codes (WMI)
The first three characters of a VIN are the World Manufacturer Identifier. NHTSA lists 14 codes for Freightliner. The first character shows the region where the vehicle was built (1, 4, 5 USA; 2 Canada; 3 Mexico; J Japan; K Korea; W Germany; Z Italy).
| Code | Manufacturer | Country | Vehicle type | Also used by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FU | Daimler Truck North America LLC | United States (USA) | Truck | – |
| 1FV | Daimler Truck North America LLC | United States (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 2FU | Freightliner Corporation | Canada | Truck | – |
| 2FV | Freightliner Corporation | Canada | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3AK | Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México S. De R.L. De C.V. | Mexico | Truck | – |
| 3AL | Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México S. De R.L. De C.V. | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 3BH | Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México S. De R.L. De C.V. | Mexico | Truck | Western Star |
| 3BJ | Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México S. De R.L. De C.V. | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | Western Star |
| 3FF | Freightliner Corporation | Mexico | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| 4UZ | Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. | United States (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle | Mitsubishi Fuso |
| AFV | Freightliner Corporation | South Africa | Truck | – |
| KFB | Freightliner Corporation | Israel | Truck | – |
| RSA | Freightliner Corporation | Saudi Arabia | Incomplete Vehicle | – |
| RSB | Freightliner Corporation | Saudi Arabia | Truck | – |
Some codes are shared by several brands of the same group. The full decode shows the brand.
How to read a Freightliner VIN
| Position | Meaning | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Manufacturer code (WMI) | Maker, brand and country, as in the table above. |
| 4-8 | Vehicle descriptor | Model, body, engine and safety equipment. Each maker sets its own layout here. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that catches typing errors and fake VINs. |
| 10 | Model year | A letter or number for the year (see the table below). |
| 11 | Assembly plant | The factory code, set by the maker. |
| 12-17 | Serial number | The production number of that vehicle. |
Model year codes
The 10th character of a Freightliner VIN is the model year. Letters I, O, Q, U, Z and the number 0 are never used. The codes repeat every 30 years.
Freightliner models in the NHTSA database
NHTSA lists 129 model names under Freightliner. Decode a VIN to see which one yours is, with its exact trim and engine.
- 108SD
- 114SD
- Argosy
- B2 106 Conventional Chassis
- B2 106 Electric Conventional Chassis
- B2 Bus Chassis
- B2 HEV 106 CONVENTIONAL BUS CHASSIS
- B2G 106
- B2LPG 106
- Bruin Cab Chassis
- C.O.E.
- C112
- C120
- Cascadia
- CC Conventional
- Classic
- Columbia
- Condor
- Conventional
- Coronado
- CST112
- CST120
- EB2 106
- eCascadia
- EF Front Engine Bus Chassis
- EFX Front Engine Bus Chassis
- EHDX
- Electric 106" Day cab
- Electric 126" Day cab
- eM2 106
- ER Rear Engine Bus Chassis
- eSprinter
- FB 65 Chassis
- FBX 106 Shuttle Bus Chassis
- FC60
- FC70
- FC80
- FL50
- FL60
- FL70
- FL80
- FL106
- FL112
- FLB
- FLD112
- FLD120
- FLD132
- FLS112 Legacy
- Freightliner
- FS 65 Chassis
- HDX Rear Engine Bus Chassis
- High COE
- L-Line
- Long Conv.
- Low COE
- M-B MBO Chassis
- M-Line
- M2
- MB 50
- MB55 Chassis
Show all 129 models
- MB60
- MB70
- MB80
- MBC Front Engine Commercial Bus Chassis
- MB Chassis
- MBO Chassis
- MC 45 Chassis
- MC Chassis
- MC Front Engine Motor Home Chassis
- MCG Front Gasoline Engine Motor Home Chassis
- MC HEV Front Engine Motor Home Chassis
- MCL Front Engine Motor Home Chassis
- MD109
- Med. Conv.
- MT-50E Electric Front engine van chassis
- MT-55 HEV Chassis
- MT-55 HHV Chassis (Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicle)
- MT 35 Chassis
- MT45 Chassis
- MT 45 HEV Chassis
- MT45EV
- MT 45G Front Gasoline Engine Walk in Van Chassis
- MT 55 Chassis
- MT 55G Front Gasoline Engine Walk in Van Chassis
- NGE (956) Platform Truck COE
- OMC Chassis
- RA Cascadia
- RIV
- S-Line
- S2 106 Bus Chassis
- S2C 106 Conventional Cab & Chassis
- S2G Conventional Full Cab and Chassis
- S2LG 106
- S2RV 106 Conventional cab & Chassis
- SBFD
- SBRD Chassis
- SD122
- Sport Chassis
- Sprinter
- T-Line
- U-Line
- Unimog
- USF-1E
- V-Line
- VC Chassis
- VCL Chassis
- X-Line
- XBA Arboc Rail Rear Engine Commercial Bus Chassis
- XB Chassis
- XBP Rear Engine Commercial Bus Chassis
- XB Raised Rail Rear Engine Shuttle Bus Chassis
- XBR Rail Rear Engine Shuttle Bus Chassis
- XBR Rear Engine Shuttle Bus Chassis
- XBS Straight Rail Rear Engine Shuttle Bus Chassis
- XB Straight Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC-F Formed Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC-L Lowered Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC-M Modular Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC-P Powerliner Raise Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC-R Raised Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC-S Straight Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XCA Chassis
- XC Chassis
- XC Formed Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC Modular Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC Raised Rail (Lowered Engine) Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC Raised Rail Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis
- XC Rear Engine Motor Home Chassis GLIDER
- XCS Chassis
Vehicle types NHTSA lists for Freightliner
Bus, Incomplete Vehicle, Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle (MPV), Truck
Where to find the VIN on a Freightliner
Door frame label
On the driver door or door pillar label.
Frame rail
Stamped on the frame, often on the right side near the front.
Papers
On the title, registration and build sheet.
Freightliner recalls by VIN
Every decoded Freightliner VIN on VinGear shows the safety recalls NHTSA lists for that model and year. To know whether the repair was already done on your vehicle, ask a Freightliner dealer or use Freightliner's own recall lookup with the VIN.
Freightliner VIN decoder questions
How do I decode a Freightliner VIN?
Type the 17-character VIN in the box at the top of this page and press Decode VIN. You get the model, year, engine, factory and safety recalls from NHTSA, free.
Is this Freightliner VIN decoder free?
Yes. Decoding and recall checks are free with no sign-up. The data comes from NHTSA, the US vehicle safety agency.
What do the first three characters of a Freightliner VIN mean?
They are the manufacturer code (WMI): maker, brand and country of manufacture. NHTSA lists 14 codes for Freightliner; the table on this page shows them.
Does a Freightliner VIN show options or the owner?
No. The VIN codes the model, body, engine and factory, not options or colour. It never shows the owner, and VinGear does not look up owners.