VIN 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537 — 2016 Ford Transit
Recorded with Specialty Transportation Llc · USDOT 1406733
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Vehicle type | BUS |
| License plate | CT AE49315 (Connecticut) |
| Inspection window | 2025-02-20 to 2026-03-20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537 | CT AE49315 | SPECIALTY TRANSPORTATION LLC · USDOT 1406733 |
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
Specialty Transportation Llc Active
- USDOT
- 1406733
- MC
- 707042
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- West Hartford, CT
- Power units
- 409
- Drivers
- 261
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 10
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 10
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 11.1%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-03-20). 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
1FDWS8PVXGKB03537 is a 2016 Ford Transit operated by Specialty Transportation Llc (USDOT 1406733). License plate on its inspection records: CT AE49315. 2 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. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2016 Ford Transit is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537. It is a incomplete - cutaway built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI plant. Powertrain: 3.2L 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 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-02-20 and 2026-03-20. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-03-20) was in Connecticut, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Specialty Transportation Llc (USDOT 1406733) from 2025-02-20 to 2026-03-20 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2016 Ford Transit platform. The most recent, 19V332000, concerns prime-time specialty vehicles (prime-time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 ram promaster and ford transit vehicles modified to be equipped wi… 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 | 2016 |
| Series | 350 HD |
| 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 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lb (4,536 - 6,350 kg) Class 3 light-heavy (10,001–14,000 lb) |
| 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 | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 |
| Displacement L | 3.2 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
Related vehicles
- 1T7YU2E22C1147516 THOMAS BUI (1 insp · 1 OOS)
- 1FDUF5HT7FEB96523 Ford (2 insp)
- 4UZABRFD4RCUD3563 FREIG (1 insp)
- 4UZABRFA0MCMF8393 FREIG (1 insp)
- 1FDAF5GY8HEC24137 Ford (1 insp)
- 1FDFE4FN4NDC31601 Ford (1 insp)
1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locke
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time
Related
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VIN 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537 decode to?
Does VIN 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537 have a clean inspection record?
Are there recalls on VIN 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537?
What license plate is on VIN 1FDWS8PVXGKB03537?
Vetting a used truck purchase?
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll send matching new or used trucks — no obligation.