VIN 1FD0W5HT5EEB13670 — 2014 Ford F-550
Recorded with Taplin Group Llc · USDOT 2924307
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FD0W5HT5EEB13670 |
| Model year | 2014 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-550 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MI RC28492 (Michigan) |
| Last inspected | 2026-04-23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | 1FD0W5HT5EEB13670 | MI RC28492 | TAPLIN GROUP LLC · USDOT 2924307 |
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
Taplin Group Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2924307
- MC
- 986489
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Shipper
- Based in
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Power units
- 106
- Drivers
- 76
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 35
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 2
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 28%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-23). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FD0W5HT5EEB13670 is a 2014 Ford F-550 operated by Taplin Group Llc (USDOT 2924307). License plate on its inspection records: MI RC28492. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 4 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2014 Ford F-550 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FD0W5HT5EEB13670. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg)) places it in Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-04-23). Its records show 4 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle, 1 driver, 1 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-23) was in Illinois, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 5 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (4), followed by Fatigued Driving (HOS) (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Taplin Group Llc (USDOT 2924307) on 2026-04-23 — 1 inspection, 4 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2014 Ford F-550 platform. The most recent, 15V371000, concerns hme, inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured january 1, 2014, to march 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 ford f… Recalls are issued by make/model/year and may cover only a specific build range, so a match here does not confirm this exact VIN was included. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-550 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab) The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg) Class 5 medium-duty (16,001–19,500 lb) — larger walk-ins and bucket trucks |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | JEFFERSON COUNTY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | KENTUCKY |
| 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 | 6.7 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel 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 | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: HME, Inc. is recalling certain emergency vehicles manufactured January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015 and built on a model year 2014-2015 Ford F-550 chassis. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engi
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: HME will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2015. Owners may contact HME customer service at 1-616-261-2636.
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