How to Determine Build Date?

[Redbone1187]

Hey guys:

Anyone know ow to determine the build date based on the VIN? Or is there something else on the window sticker? The VIN decoder I looked at doesn't list any of the numbers as the build date that I could see.

Thanx guys..

 

[202snowman]

Hey guys:

Anyone know ow to determine the build date based on the VIN? Or is there something else on the window sticker? The VIN decoder I looked at doesn't list any of the numbers as the build date that I could see.

Thanx guys..

It's on your sticker, drivers side door.

 

[Redbone1187]

OK so I have to actually look at the truck - got it. I was hoping to be able to find out via the VIN.

Thanx Snowman...

 

[ericd]

The number highlighted on the window sticker is the build date as well. In this example it would be 07/09/18

 

[th3duke]

The number highlighted on the window sticker is the build date as well. In this example it would be 07/09/19

you mean '18.

 

[ericd]

you mean '18.

ha. good catch

 

[chance21]

The number highlighted on the window sticker is the build date as well. In this example it would be 07/09/18

Eric... are you sure; because mine don't match.

 

[rmlephiew]

Eric... are you sure; because mine don't match.

Mine don't match either. Door jam sticker says September but my window sticker shows October.

 

[Gondul]

Probably when the stickers were generated... end of month/beginning of month. I'd be more concerned if they were several months apart rather than consecutive.

 

[ericd]

I may be mistaken. That's what I read and mine matches.

 

[kmck94]

Is there a way to know what build number your truck is? My build date is 3-18 and I'm interested if I'm one of the first 1000.

 

[Gman]

Eric... are you sure; because mine don't match.

Wow. Your certification sticker is even in a different format than mine produced in late September.

I just confirmed that my door sticker shows Mfr. Date of "092515", but the Monroney shows "1005" in the area indicated above. I don't think the Monroney info is related to build date.

 

[Gman]

Is there a way to know what build number your truck is? My build date is 3-18 and I'm interested if I'm one of the first 1000.

I think the last 6 of the VIN are numbered sequentially.

 

[kmck94]

I think the last 6 of the VIN are numbered sequentially.

Mine is 508686 so I do not believe that to be true but thanks for helping.

 

[Gman]

Sorry, I could only find VIN breakdown for the 2016s. My guess is that your truck is number 8,686 off the line. Hopefully somebody has a complete understanding of the current VIN coding.

 

[Bhbdvm]

Maybe i'm missing something but how can the VIN give a build date? I've had my VIN for almost 3 weeks and it is still in D status.

 

[202snowman]

Here's my two cents. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong.

The VIN is NOT related to your build date, as the VIN is assigned much farther upstream in the process, sequentially after the vehicle order is received and acknowledged by FCA. Its more related to the order date that build date, but I can't tell you the exact relationship.


I've attached FCA's information on VIN.

 

[toytaco]

Ummm. Bought my truck just over 3 weeks ago. Went to look for my build date and guess what... I don't have a sticker on my drivers side door. I have owned 3 other RAMs. 2x2500 and 1x3500. This is my first 1500. I thought it might just be different. Why would my truck not have a sticker?

 

[riccnick]

Ummm. Bought my truck just over 3 weeks ago. Went to look for my build date and guess what... I don't have a sticker on my drivers side door. I have owned 3 other RAMs. 2x2500 and 1x3500. This is my first 1500. I thought it might just be different. Why would my truck not have a sticker?

May be a dumb question, but are you checking the door or the door jamb? It's on the door jamb right near where the drivers seat back meets the lower part of the seat.

 

[toytaco]

May be a dumb question, but are you checking the door or the door jamb? It's on the door jamb right near where the drivers seat back meets the lower part of the seat.

Nope, only dumb one here is me. Previous 3 Ram's the sticker was on the door itself. Didn't even think to look on the body. There it is. Build date 04-19. Purchased 6-29-19. Thanks.