VIN 1FBJS31L0VHA38821 — 1997 Ford E-350
Recorded with Lighthouse Baptist Church Of The East Bay · USDOT 2661111
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FBJS31L0VHA38821 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-350 |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CA 3VWA284 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-02-13 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | 1FBJS31L0VHA38821 | CA 3VWA284 | LIGHTHOUSE BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE EAST BAY · USDOT 2661111 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Lighthouse Baptist Church Of The East Bay Active
- USDOT
- 2661111
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Pleasanton, CA
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-13). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FBJS31L0VHA38821 is a 1997 Ford E-350 operated by Lighthouse Baptist Church Of The East Bay (USDOT 2661111). License plate on its inspection records: CA 3VWA284. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present.
What this VIN is
1997 Ford E-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FBJS31L0VHA38821. It is a van built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 5.4L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-02-13). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-13) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Lighthouse Baptist Church Of The East Bay (USDOT 2661111) on 2026-02-13 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-350 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | Econoline |
| Trim | XL |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Van The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | LORAIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 5.4 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
| Drive Type | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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