Ram VIN positions in the 2026 filing
FCA US's model year 2026 filing covers 6 Ram models (Ram: 1500, 2500, 3500, 3500 Chassis Cab, 4500 / Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, ProMaster) with 162 codes.
Model identified by positions 5-7 with the first 3 characters.
| Pos. | What it encodes | Example: Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | Maker code (WMI) | 1C6 = FCA US LLC, Truck |
| 4 | GVWR and restraint system | R = 6001-7000#, (2722 - 3175 KG), Active Belts, Air Bags, Side Bags- All Rows |
| 5-7 | Brand, marketing name, drive wheels, brake system, body type, drive position, price series | REB = Ram 1500 Truck Single Rear Wheels, 2WD, Hydraulic Brakes, Quad Cab, Left Hand Drive, Big Horn/Lonestar |
| 8 | Engine | P = 3.0L, Turbo, I6, Gas, FCA, 420 hp, 540 hp (limited tungsten and rho) |
| 9 | Check digit | calculated from the other 16 |
| 10 | Model year | T = 2026 |
| 11 | Assembly plant | N = Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Sterling Heights, MI, USA |
| 12-17 | Serial number |
Ram engine codes, position 8
11 engines across 6 models; a code is valid only with the models listed next to it.
| Code | Engine as printed | Models |
|---|---|---|
| P | 3.0L, Turbo, I6, Gas, FCA, 420 hp, 540 hp (limited tungsten and rho) | 1500 |
| G | 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, 305 hp | 1500 |
| T | 5.7L, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 392 hp | 1500 |
| J | 6.4L, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 405 hp | 2500, 3500 |
| L | 6.7L, Turbo, I6, Diesel, Cummins, 430 hp | 2500, 3500 |
| J | 6.4L, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 375-405 hp | 3500 Chassis Cab |
| L | 6.7L, Turbo, I6, Diesel, Cummins, 360 hp | 3500 Chassis Cab |
| J | 6.4L, V8, Gasoline, STLA, 375 hp (ram 4500 5500 chassis cab) | 4500 / Ram 5500 Chassis Cab |
| L | 6.7L, Turbo, I6, Diesel, Cummins, 360 hp (ram 4500 5500 chassis cab) | 4500 / Ram 5500 Chassis Cab |
| G | 3.6L, V6, Gasoline, STLA, 276 hp | ProMaster |
| Z | 400V, BEV, Front, Electric, STLA, 200kW | ProMaster |
Ram maker codes (first 3 characters)
| Code | Manufacturer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1C6 | FCA US LLC | Truck |
| 3C6 | FCA Mexico S.A. de C.V. | Truck |
| 3C7 | FCA Mexico S.A. de C.V. | Incomplete Vehicle |
Ram plant codes (position 11)
| Code | Assembly plant |
|---|---|
| N | Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Sterling Heights, MI, USA |
| 4 | Saltillo Truck Extension Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico |
| G | Saltillo Truck Assembly, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico |
| E | Saltillo Van / Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico |
Source
"ALL-VEHICLES2026.pdf" (3/27/2026); "FGA-CAR2026.pdf" (1/20/2026) (FCA US LLC, NHTSA Manufacturer Information Database, retrieved October 2, 2026). Older years and general VIN rules: VIN decoder. Not affiliated with FCA US LLC.
Questions
How do I decode a Ram VIN?
Enter all 17 characters. Take the made-up example 1C6RREBP3TN100001: positions 5 to 7 (REB) give Ram 1500 Truck Single Rear Wheels, 2WD, Hydraulic Brakes, Quad Cab, Left Hand Drive, Big Horn/Lonestar, so it reads as a 2026 Ram 1500.
Which VIN character is the engine code on a Ram?
Position 8. On a model year 2026 Ram 1500, P is 3.0L, Turbo, I6, Gas, FCA, 420 hp, 540 hp (limited tungsten and rho). Read it together with the model: codes differ between models and years.
What does 1C6 mean on a VIN?
1C6 is FCA US LLC, Truck.
Which plant built my Ram?
Position 11 is the plant. In the model year 2026 filing: N is Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Sterling Heights, MI, USA; 4 is Saltillo Truck Extension Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico; G is Saltillo Truck Assembly, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico.