Vehicle Certification (VC) Codes: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator

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Fig 2: Vehicle Certification (VC) Label Locator Description

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The vehicle (VC) label contains information on the manufacturer name, the month and year of manufacture, the certification statement and the VIN. This label also includes gross vehicle weight (GVWR) information.

Fig 3: Locating Exterior Paint Identification Code

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Exterior paint codes may be listed as a 2-part code. The first set of characters identify the primary body color. The second set of characters (if applicable) identify the vehicle accent or 2-tone body color. All colors are base coat/clear coat.