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VIN 1FDWE37L9WHC04539 — 1998 COURIER E-350

Recorded with Charlie's Custom Carpentry Llc · USDOT 3086507

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Vehicle identity

VIN1FDWE37L9WHC04539
Model year1998
MakeCOURIER
ModelE-350
Vehicle typeSTRAIGHT TRUCK
License plateNY 78279NA (New York)
Last inspected2025-06-19

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-06-191FDWE37L9WHC04539NY 78279NACHARLIE'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY LLC · USDOT 3086507

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

Charlie's Custom Carpentry Llc Active

USDOT
3086507
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Lynbrook, NY
Power units
3
Drivers
2
Inspections (24 mo)
1
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Vehicle OOS rate
0%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-06-19). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
1FDWE37L9WHC04539
Year/Make
1998 COURIER
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

1FDWE37L9WHC04539 is a 1998 COURIER E-350 operated by Charlie's Custom Carpentry Llc (USDOT 3086507). License plate on its inspection records: NY 78279NA. 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

1998 COURIER E-350 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDWE37L9WHC04539. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the LORAIN, OHIO plant. Powertrain: L-10 engine, 10L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)) places it in Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb).

Roadside inspection & out-of-service record

This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-06-19). Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-06-19) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 2 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (2). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by Charlie's Custom Carpentry Llc (USDOT 3086507) on 2025-06-19 — 1 inspection, none out of service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeFORD
ModelE-350
Model Year1998
SeriesEconoline
TrimSuper Duty Commercial Cutaway
Vehicle TypeINCOMPLETE VEHICLE
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassIncomplete - Cutaway
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb)
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityLORAIN
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateOHIO
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelL-10
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L10
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 Type4x2
Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance2! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by CHARLIE'S CUSTOM CARPENTRY LLC (DOT 3086507)Last seen 2025-06-19
1 inspections · 0 OOS · 2 violations
Last inspected in New York · Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle · Plate NY 78279NA
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 1FDWE37L9WHC04539 decode to?
VIN 1FDWE37L9WHC04539 decodes to a 1998 COURIER E-350 — body: Incomplete - Cutaway; GVWR: Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg); engine: L-10; fuel: Diesel.
Does VIN 1FDWE37L9WHC04539 have a clean inspection record?
Across 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (latest 2025-06-19), this vehicle was never placed out of service; 2 violations were recorded.
What license plate is on VIN 1FDWE37L9WHC04539?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: NY 78279NA (New York).

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