VIN 1FDCR5PMXJKA08276 — 2018 Ford Transit
Recorded with Rio School District · USDOT 2807820
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDCR5PMXJKA08276 |
| Model year | 2018 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 1577299 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2024-10-16 to 2026-11-05 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | 1FDCR5PMXJKA08276 | CA 1577299 | RIO SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2807820 |
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
Rio School District Active
- USDOT
- 2807820
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Oxnard, CA
- Power units
- 17
- Drivers
- 15
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 50
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-11-05). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
1FDCR5PMXJKA08276 is a 2018 Ford Transit operated by Rio School District (USDOT 2807820). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1577299. 4 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. No out-of-service violations are recorded for this VIN in the available inspection records. Other violations may still be present. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2018 Ford Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDCR5PMXJKA08276. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.7L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 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 4 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-10-16 and 2026-11-05. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-11-05) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Rio School District (USDOT 2807820) from 2024-10-16 to 2026-11-05 — 4 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2018 Ford Transit platform. The most recent, 19V439000, concerns la west inc. (la west) is recalling certain 2018-2019 ford transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. temperature an… 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.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | Transit |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Series | 250 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Cutaway The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 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 | KANSAS CITY Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MISSOURI |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.7 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Risk: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.
Issue: Waldoch Crafts, Inc. (Waldoch) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Transit shuttle vans modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part number 43705. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Waldoch will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2020. Owners may contact Waldoch customer service at 1-651-464-3215.
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