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2012 DODGE Ram Chassis Cab

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 4 inspections

Vehicle specs from NHTSA vPIC. Inspection history from FMCSA roadside records (operator USDOT on the ticket, not title). Something wrong? Report a data issue.

Inspection ticket make differs from vPIC. Canonical identity below is from NHTSA vPIC (VIN decode). Roadside tickets for this VIN also listed: Ram (1×) . Inspectors sometimes abbreviate or mistype equipment make; both sources are shown on linked inspection pages.
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View full inspection history (4 inspections)

Every roadside inspection FMCSA has on record for this VIN, in reverse-chronological order.

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Inspections
4
Carriers
1
Open recalls
0
Complaints
0

Vehicle identity

VIN
3C7WDMAL5CG154849
Model Year
2012
Make
DODGE
Model
Ram Chassis Cab
Series
5500
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA
WMI
3C7

Engine & Drivetrain

Cylinders
8
Displacement
6.7 L
Turbo
Yes
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4x2

Weight & Dimensions

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

Manufacturing

Plant City
SALTILLO
Plant State
COAHUILA
Plant Country
MEXICO
Plant Company
Saltillo Assembly
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 3, 2026

Active Safety
Brake System
Hydraulic
Brake Detail
Incomplete Vehicle with Hydraulic Brakes

Carriers on this VIN

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Technical details (6)
Note
Dual Rear Wheels
Body Cab Type
Regular
Seat Belts All
Manual
Other Engine Info
Sales Code: ETJ
Steering Location
Left-Hand Drive (LHD)
Other Restraint System Info
Active Seat Belt

Plates observed

From roadside inspections and reportable crash filings — not a DMV title history.

CA · GGT12

Sister VINs

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

3C7WDMAL0CG138302 3C7WDMAL0CG158744 3C7WDMAL0CG188469 3C7WDMAL0CG259606 3C7WDMAL0CG261212 3C7WDMAL1CG115112 3C7WDMAL1CG154850 3C7WDMAL1CG196225

Roadside inspections (4)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
87738288 Apr 29, 2026 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 0
84721947 May 19, 2025 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 1
81580939 May 10, 2024 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 0
78601616 May 11, 2023 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 0

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 4 times across 1 distinct carrier since first being inspected on May 11, 2023. Most recent inspection: Apr 29, 2026 by GOLDEN GATE TOW INC. 1 total violation cited.

Date Carrier Violations
Apr 29, 2026 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 0
May 19, 2025 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 1
May 10, 2024 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 0
May 11, 2023 GOLDEN GATE TOW INC 0

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 4 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? ▾
Inspection records show this VIN under one operating USDOT so far. That does not rule out other carriers before FMCSA started recording inspections for this VIN.
Are there any out-of-service events on this VIN? ▾
No out-of-service events are recorded for this VIN in the inspections shown. That said, individual violations may still have been cited without rising to an OOS order — open the inspection detail page to see the full violation list.
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? ▾
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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