565.1 Purpose and scope. Vehicle Identification Numbers VIN: Purpose and scope.
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Code of Federal Regulations
Title 49, Volume 5, Parts 400 to 999
Revised as of October 1, 2000
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CITE: 49CFR565.1
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TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER V--
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PART 565--VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
Sec. 565.1 Purpose and scope.
This part specifies the format, content and physical requirements
for a vehicle identification number (VIN) system and its installation to
simplify vehicle identification information retrieval and to increase
the accuracy and efficiency of vehicle recall campaigns.