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2016 RAM 3500

Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) • INCOMPLETE VEHICLE • 1 inspections • 16 recalls • 50 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.

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16 open recalls affect this vehicle

The make/model/year combination matches 16 NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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View full inspection history (1 inspection)

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

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Inspections
1
Carriers
1
Open recalls
16
Complaints
50

Vehicle identity

VIN
3C7WRTCLXGG257828
Model Year
2016
Make
RAM
Model
3500
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA
WMI
3C7

Engine & Drivetrain

Cylinders
6
Displacement
6.7 L
Turbo
Yes
Fuel Type
Diesel
Drive Type
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Weight & Dimensions

GVWR
Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 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 Truck Assembly
Decode Source
nhtsa-vpic-batch
Decoded
May 1, 2026

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

Carriers on this VIN

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

Plates observed

CO · QVW789

Sister VINs

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

3C7WRTCL0GG106285 3C7WRTCL0GG119635 3C7WRTCL0GG119733 3C7WRTCL0GG132157 3C7WRTCL0GG132210 3C7WRTCL0GG146219 3C7WRTCL0GG151498 3C7WRTCL0GG159228

Roadside inspections (1)

Every DOT roadside inspection that referenced this VIN.

Inspection Date Carrier Violations
84890631 Jun 5, 2025 BLUE TEC CONTRACTING INC 1

Recalls for this make/model/year (16)

NHTSA safety recall campaigns affecting vehicles like this one.

Campaign Component
25V010000 AIR BAGS
21V632000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN
21V398000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
19V347000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
19V021000 STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
18E096000 STEERING:LINKAGES
18V486000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
18V332000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
17V824000 EQUIPMENT
17V821000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
17V562000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
17V499000 WHEELS
17V302000 AIR BAGS
16V495000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
16E041000 EQUIPMENT
15V592000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Complaints for this make/model/year (50)

Consumer safety complaints filed with NHTSA for vehicles like this one.

Complaint Component
2206946 STEERING
2205413 STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
2204799 ENGINE
2204800 POWER TRAIN
2186130 STEERING
2148914 AIR BAGS
2139767 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2130592 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2130593 ENGINE
2130594 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2121831 SERVICE BRAKES
2091340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
2083360 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2079347 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2062596 SERVICE BRAKES
2062597 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
2055048 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2045034 STEERING
2029852 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2005930 ENGINE
2001461 ENGINE
1993716 STEERING
1993717 SUSPENSION
1970171 STEERING
1970172 SUSPENSION
1960965 STEERING
1952264 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1937820 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1937821 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
1930894 ENGINE
1927204 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1918861 ENGINE
1892754 STEERING
1887329 STRUCTURE:BODY
1887330 SUSPENSION
1887331 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1880406 SERVICE BRAKES
1880407 BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
1880408 BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
1870076 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1866386 AIR BAGS
1857941 WHEELS
1834750 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1834751 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
1806359 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1801668 STEERING
1798563 POWER TRAIN
1798564 ENGINE
1798229 WHEELS
1774744 WHEELS

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.

Date Carrier Violations
Jun 5, 2025 BLUE TEC CONTRACTING INC 1

Frequently asked questions about this VIN

What does this VIN's inspection history tell me? ▾
This VIN has been pulled into 1 roadside inspection 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? ▾
This VIN's make/model/year matches 16 open NHTSA recall campaigns. 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

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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