VIN 2NPMHM7X3SM696159 — 2025 Peterbilt 537
Recorded with Thompsongas Llc · USDOT 2812287
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2NPMHM7X3SM696159 |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Make | Peterbilt |
| Model | 537 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | VA 81269P (Virginia) |
| Inspection window | 2026-02-03 to 2026-02-25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | 2NPMHM7X3SM696159 | VA 81269P | THOMPSONGAS LLC · USDOT 2812287 |
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
Thompsongas Llc Active
- USDOT
- 2812287
- MC
- 938205
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Frederick, MD
- Power units
- 1,210
- Drivers
- 787
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 638
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 17
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 6.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-25). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
2NPMHM7X3SM696159 is a 2025 Peterbilt 537 operated by Thompsongas Llc (USDOT 2812287). License plate on its inspection records: VA 81269P. 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. 2 NHTSA recalls match the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2025 Peterbilt 537 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2NPMHM7X3SM696159. It is a truck built by PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY at the MONTREAL, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: PX-6 / PX-7 engine, 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-02-03 and 2026-02-25. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-25) was in Maryland, a Level II — walk-around inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Thompsongas Llc (USDOT 2812287) from 2026-02-03 to 2026-02-25 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
2 NHTSA safety recalls have been issued for the 2025 Peterbilt 537 platform. The most recent, 25V041000, concerns paccar incorporated (paccar) is recalling certain 2025 kenworth t180, peterbilt 535, 567, 2025-2026 kenworth t280, 2023-2026 kenworth t380, … 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 | PETERBILT |
| Model | 537 |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | PETERBILT MOTORS COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | MONTREAL Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | PX-6 / PX-7 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 | 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 | Air 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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2 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth T180, Peterbilt 535, 567, 2025-2026 Kenworth T280, 2023-2026 Kenworth T380, 2024-2026 Kenworth T480, 2024-2026 Peterbilt 536, 537, and 548 trucks. The exterior lighting switch may fail, resulting in the hazard lights and the instrument
Risk: Inoperative hazard lights cannot alert other drivers as intended. In addition, the inability to adjust the brightness on the instrument panel display can make it difficult to see critical safety information or distract the driver. Both scenarios ca
Fix: Dealers will update the vehicle cab controller unit (VECU) software, free of charge. Owners are advised that a non-responsive switch can be temporarily reset by a key cycle. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2025. Owners may contact
Issue: PACCAR Incorporated (PACCAR) is recalling certain 2025 Kenworth K270, K370, L770, T280, T380, T480, T680, T880, W900, W990, 2025 Peterbilt 220, 520, 536, 537, 548, 567, 579, and 589 trucks. The tie rod or drag link assembly may contain an improperly heat-treated ball stud, causing the ball stud to
Risk: A broken ball stud can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod and drag link assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 6, 2024. Owners m
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