1997 FORD E-450
Incomplete - Cutaway • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 18 inspections • 3 recalls • 18 complaints
Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.
3 open recalls affect this vehicle
The make/model/year combination matches 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.
View full inspection history (18 inspections across 2 carriers)
Cross-carrier inspection timeline — each row is an FMCSA roadside inspection under that carrier's USDOT on that date (not title/ownership).
Vehicle identity
- VIN
- 1FDLE40F9VHB52969
- Model Year
- 1997
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- E-450
- Series
- E-Series
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- WMI
- 1FD
Engine & Drivetrain
Weight & Dimensions
- Body Class
- Incomplete - Cutaway
- Vehicle Type
- INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
- Wheel Base
- 158
Technical details (2)
- Body Cab Type
- MDHD: Conventional
- Other Engine Info
- F coded twice in eighth position. Second Engine: 7.2L, 439 CID, I-6, model 3126, Caterpillar, 175 - 300HP, DI: Direct Injection
Carriers on FMCSA inspections
Distinct USDOT numbers that appear on roadside inspection tickets for this VIN. Dates are first/last inspection under each carrier — not registration or title.
| Carrier | USDOT | First seen | Last seen | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUICK TRANSIT MANAGEMENT AGENCY LLC | 1713003 | Apr 17, 2023 | Nov 3, 2025 | 16 |
| K & T EXPRESS INC | 1113540 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | 2 |
Plates observed
Sister VINs
VINs sharing the same WMI + VDS prefix + model year as this vehicle — likely from the same production run.
Roadside inspections (18)
Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.
Recalls for this make/model/year (3)
NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.
| Campaign | Component |
|---|---|
| 09V399000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| 07V336000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| 06V286000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
Complaints for this make/model/year (18)
Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.
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 18 times across 2 distinct carriers since first being inspected on Apr 17, 2023. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 by K & T EXPRESS INC. 12 total violations cited; 5 out-of-service events.
Operator changes (inspection records)
When consecutive FMCSA inspections list different operating USDOT numbers for this VIN. Common after fleet transfers; can also reflect data-entry errors on rare tickets.
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 3, 2025 and Jan 23, 2026 | QUICK TRANSIT MANAGEMENT AGENCY LLC | K & T EXPRESS INC |
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.
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