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VIN 1FD0W5HTXJEB75673 — 2018 Ford F-550

Operated by Buist Electric Inc · USDOT 4315919

5 recalls apply

Vehicle identity

VIN1FD0W5HTXJEB75673
Model year2018
MakeFord
ModelF-550
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateMI BD73276 (Michigan)
Last inspected2026-07-16

Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle

Buist Electric Inc Active

USDOT
4315919
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Byron Center, MI
Power units
235
Drivers
39
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-16). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FD0W5HTXJEB75673
Year/Make
2018 Ford
Inspections
1
Open recalls
5
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What this means

1FD0W5HTXJEB75673 is a 2018 Ford F-550 operated by Buist Electric Inc (USDOT 4315919). License plate on its inspection records: MI BD73276. 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. 5 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.

What this VIN is

2018 Ford F-550 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FD0W5HTXJEB75673. 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 2026-07-16). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-16) was in Michigan, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.

Operator history

Operated by Buist Electric Inc (USDOT 4315919) on 2026-07-16 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Recalls & owner complaints

5 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2018 Ford F-550 platform. The most recent, 19V414000, concerns farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling certain 2018 ford f-550 vehicles equipped with asa electronics voyager monitors used to disp… 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 8 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFORD
ModelF-550
Model Year2018
TrimSuper Duty - Dual Rear Wheel
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassIncomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab)
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityJEFFERSON COUNTY
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateKENTUCKY
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders8
Displacement L6.7
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryDiesel
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
Drive Type4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
Operator & inspection history
Operated by BUIST ELECTRIC INC (DOT 4315919)Last seen 2026-07-16
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 0 violations
Last inspected in Michigan · Level III — driver and paperwork only · Plate MI BD73276
Related vehicles
Other vehicles operated by Buist Electric Inc
5 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
NHTSA Campaign
19V414000

Issue: Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-550 vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which can cause the camera image to be reversed.

Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Farber will notify owners, and dealers will add a harness relay capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188 or ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400.

NHTSA Campaign
19V398000

Issue: LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be

Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.

NHTSA Campaign
19V269000

Issue: Weis Fire & Safety is recalling one 2018 Emergency vehicle built on a Ford F-550 4x4 Crew Cab chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Weis Fire & Safety has already notified the owner, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2018. Owners may contact Weis Fire & Safety customer service at 1-785-825-9526.

NHTSA Campaign
19V251000

Issue: Fire Equipment Sales & Service (FES) is recalling one Super C Brush emergency vehicle and one Tanker emergency vehicle equipped with Whelen brake lights recalled under 18E-063. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been press

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: FES has already notified owners, and replaced the brake lights, free of charge. Owners may contact FES customer service at 1-803-494-6000 or Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331.

NHTSA Campaign
19V254000

Issue: Blanchat Mfg., Inc. (Blanchat) is recalling one 2018 B-27 Minuteman vehicle built on a Ford F-550 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.

Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Blanchat has notified the owner, and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2019. Owners may contact Blanchat customer service at 1-620-896-7145.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FD0W5HTXJEB75673 decode to?
VIN 1FD0W5HTXJEB75673 decodes to a 2018 Ford F-550 — body: Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Single Cab); GVWR: Class 5: 16,001 - 19,500 lb (7,258 - 8,845 kg); fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1FD0W5HTXJEB75673 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2026-07-16), this vehicle was never placed out of service, and no violations were recorded.
Are there recalls on VIN 1FD0W5HTXJEB75673?
5 NHTSA recalls match the 2018 Ford F-550 make/model/year, summarized above with the defect and remedy. Recalls apply by build range, so enter this exact VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm whether it was included and whether the fix was performed.
What license plate is on VIN 1FD0W5HTXJEB75673?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: MI BD73276 (Michigan).

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