VIN 1FDUF5HT9MDA02125 — 2021 Ford F-550
Recorded with Schaus Mechanical Inc · USDOT 825248
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDUF5HT9MDA02125 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-550 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | WI FB49298 (Wisconsin) |
| Last inspected | 2025-08-19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-19 | 1FDUF5HT9MDA02125 | WI FB49298 | SCHAUS MECHANICAL INC · USDOT 825248 |
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
Schaus Mechanical Inc Active
- USDOT
- 825248
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Manitowoc, WI
- Power units
- 52
- Drivers
- 52
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 75%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-08-19). 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
1FDUF5HT9MDA02125 is a 2021 Ford F-550 operated by Schaus Mechanical Inc (USDOT 825248). License plate on its inspection records: WI FB49298. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2021 Ford F-550 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDUF5HT9MDA02125. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORIAN COUNTY, OHIO 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 2025-08-19). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. Its most recent inspection (2025-08-19) was in Wisconsin, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2), followed by Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Schaus Mechanical Inc (USDOT 825248) on 2025-08-19 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-550 |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty-Dual Rear Wheels |
| 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 | LORIAN COUNTY 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 | 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 | 2 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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