other · US Department of Transportation · Published 2008-04-30 · Effective 2008-10-27 · 73 FR 23367
Document
Document number
08-1197
Federal Register citation
73 FR 23367
CFR reference
49 CFR 565
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
US Department of Transportation
Publication date
2008-04-30
Effective date
2008-10-27
DOT docket
Docket No. NHTSA 2008-0022
Abstract
This document amends 49 CFR Part 565, Vehicle Identification Number Requirements, to make certain changes in the 17-character vehicle identification number (VIN) system so that the system will remain viable for at least another 30 years. This rule was initiated by a petition from SAE International (formerly known as the Society of Automotive Engineers), which was concerned that the available supply of VINs, and particularly the manufacturer identifier part of the VIN, might run out. This final rule will ensure that there will be a sufficient number of unique manufacturer identifiers and VINs to use for at least another 30 years.