VIN 3C7WRKAL1NG118682 — 2022 Ram 4500
Recorded with Empire Auto Recovery Inc · USDOT 1401941
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3C7WRKAL1NG118682 |
| Model year | 2022 |
| Make | Ram |
| Model | 4500 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | NY 14227TV (New York) |
| Last inspected | 2026-04-29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | 3C7WRKAL1NG118682 | NY 14227TV | EMPIRE AUTO RECOVERY INC · USDOT 1401941 |
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
Empire Auto Recovery Inc Active
- USDOT
- 1401941
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Farmingdale, NY
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 2
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-29). 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
3C7WRKAL1NG118682 is a 2022 Ram 4500 operated by Empire Auto Recovery Inc (USDOT 1401941). License plate on its inspection records: NY 14227TV. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 2 out-of-service results on record. 1 NHTSA recall matches the year/make/model.
What this VIN is
2022 Ram 4500 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3C7WRKAL1NG118682. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA at the SALTILLO, COAHUILA plant. Powertrain: 6.7L 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 2026-04-29). Its records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 2 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-29) was in New York, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 9 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (8), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Empire Auto Recovery Inc (USDOT 1401941) on 2026-04-29 — 1 inspection, 2 out-of-service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2022 Ram 4500 platform. The most recent, 22V642000, concerns chrysler (fca us, llc) is recalling certain 2022 ram 3500, 3500 cab chassis, ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with … 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. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | RAM |
| Model | 4500 |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Trim | Regular Cab DRW |
| 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 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | SALTILLO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | COAHUILA |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| 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 | 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. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 2500, and 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engines. The engine control module (ECM) may have been built with a misaligned capacitor that can short-circuit, resulting in an inte
Risk: An internal loss of communication can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 20, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Z87.
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