VIN 1FDLE47S2VHB16821 — 1997 Ford E-450
Recorded with Catalyst Environmental Inc · USDOT 2811001
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDLE47S2VHB16821 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | E-450 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 71510F1 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-04-15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | 1FDLE47S2VHB16821 | CA 71510F1 | CATALYST ENVIRONMENTAL INC · USDOT 2811001 |
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
Catalyst Environmental Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2811001
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- San Jose, CA
- Power units
- —
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
1FDLE47S2VHB16821 is a 1997 Ford E-450 operated by Catalyst Environmental Inc (USDOT 2811001). License plate on its inspection records: CA 71510F1. 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-450 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDLE47S2VHB16821. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, OHIO plant. Powertrain: 3176 engine, 10.3L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg)) places it in Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb).
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2026-04-15). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-15) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Catalyst Environmental Inc (USDOT 2811001) on 2026-04-15 — 1 inspection, none out of service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | E-450 |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Series | E-Series |
| Trim | Super Duty Commercial Cutaway |
| 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 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| 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 Model | 3176 The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 10.3 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 | 4x2 Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
Operator & inspection history
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