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2021 FORD F-550

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double Cab) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 3 inspections • 1 recall

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1 open recall affects this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign.

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View full inspection history (3 inspections across 3 carriers)

Cross-carrier timeline with operator-change callouts — every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, including inspections under previous owners.

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Inspections
3
Carriers
3
Open Recalls
1
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
1FD0W5HT8MEC18492
Model Year
2021
Make
FORD
Model
F-550
Series
F-Series Super Duty - Dual Rear Wheel
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Cylinders
8
Displacement
6.7 L
Horsepower
440
Configuration
V-Shaped
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)
Body Class
Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Double Cab)
Vehicle Type
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE

Manufacturing

Plant City
JEFFERSON COUNTY
Plant State
KENTUCKY
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant Company
Kentucky Truck
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 2, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Hydraulic

Technical details (4)
Body Cab Type
Crew/Super Crew/Crew Max
Seat Belts All
Manual
Air Bag Loc Side
1st and 2nd Rows
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Carriers that operated this vehicle

2788068 JAMES WOODWARD 3459055 SAFEWAY TRANSPORT LTD 4291968 GED GROUP CORPORATION

Vehicle Ownership History

This VIN has appeared in inspections under 3 different carriers. Dates reflect first and last inspection under each carrier.

Carrier USDOT First seen Last seen Inspections
SAFEWAY TRANSPORT LTD 3459055 Nov 21, 2023 Nov 21, 2023 1
JAMES WOODWARD 2788068 Jun 11, 2024 Jun 11, 2024 1
GED GROUP CORPORATION 4291968 Dec 25, 2025 Dec 25, 2025 1

Plates observed

NJ · AZ237Y VA · UA16845

Sister VINs

VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.

1FD0W5HT1MED58156 1FD0W5HT2MEC32274 1FD0W5HT2MED99900 1FD0W5HT3MED99873 1FD0W5HT4MEC99376 1FD0W5HT4MED42114 1FD0W5HT5MEC72428 1FD0W5HT6MEC65911

Roadside inspections (3)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
86682463 Dec 25, 2025 GED GROUP CORPORATION 5
81839524 Jun 11, 2024 JAMES WOODWARD 5
80281720 Nov 21, 2023 SAFEWAY TRANSPORT LTD 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (1)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
20V099000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Inspection history across all operators

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN. Includes inspections under different carriers if the truck has changed hands.

This VIN has been inspected 3 times across 3 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Nov 21, 2023. Most recent inspection: Dec 25, 2025 by GED GROUP CORPORATION. 11 total violations cited; 1 out-of-service event.

Date Carrier Violations
Dec 25, 2025 GED GROUP CORPORATION 5
Jun 11, 2024 JAMES WOODWARD ← carrier change 5
Nov 21, 2023 SAFEWAY TRANSPORT LTD ← carrier change 1

Carrier ownership transitions

Each row marks a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

How to read this: FMCSA inspection records show which carrier operated the vehicle on a given date, not the legal owner. A single change may reflect a sale, sublease, or fleet reassignment.

Approximate date From carrier To carrier
Between Nov 21, 2023 and Jun 11, 2024 SAFEWAY TRANSPORT LTD JAMES WOODWARD
Between Jun 11, 2024 and Dec 25, 2025 JAMES WOODWARD GED GROUP CORPORATION

We say "Sale/auction not necessarily implied" — we see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment.

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 3 roadside inspections on record with FMCSA. Each inspection shows the carrier operating the vehicle that day, the inspection level (1 through 6), the violations cited, and whether the vehicle or driver was placed out-of-service. The cross-carrier timeline tells you whether the vehicle has stayed with one operator or moved between fleets.
Has this truck been operated by multiple carriers? ▾
Yes — FMCSA inspection records show this VIN under 3 different USDOT-numbered carriers. We see a change in operator USDOT in inspection records, which may indicate a sale, lease, or operational reassignment. Inspection records do not confirm legal ownership; they confirm operation on a given date.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
Yes. FMCSA records show 1 inspection where this VIN was placed out-of-service overall. An out-of-service order means the vehicle, driver, or both were ordered off the road until the cited defect was corrected. The timeline above marks each inspection's OOS state.
How do I see the full violation list for an inspection? ▾
Click the inspection date in the timeline above to open that inspection's detail page. The detail page lists every violation cited (FMCSR section, severity weight, OOS flag), the inspecting station, and the carrier's other inspections at that station and around that date.
What if this VIN has fewer inspections than I'd expect for its age? ▾
Roadside inspection volume varies a lot by vehicle use. A vehicle in high-mileage long-haul service is inspected more often than a vehicle in local or seasonal use. Inspections also depend on the routes, the carrier's safety profile (which can flag the carrier for more frequent inspection), and where the vehicle crosses scales. A low inspection count is not by itself a sign of anything wrong with the vehicle.
Can I see this VIN's recall remediation status? ▾
1 NHTSA recall campaign covers this make/model/year. NHTSA does not publish per-VIN remediation status in its public datasets, so we cannot show whether this exact VIN has had the recall work performed. To check completion status, use NHTSA's official recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or contact the manufacturer with the VIN — we link to the manufacturer page from the recall campaign rows above when available.

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NHTSA

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EIA

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