VIN 3FELF47G6VMA26815 — 1997 Ford F-Super Duty
Recorded with Rafael Vega Morales · USDOT 4351437
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3FELF47G6VMA26815 |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-Super Duty |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 00745U3 (California) |
| Last inspected | 2026-02-06 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | 3FELF47G6VMA26815 | CA 00745U3 | RAFAEL VEGA MORALES · USDOT 4351437 |
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
Rafael Vega Morales Active
- USDOT
- 4351437
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Canoga Park, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-02-06). 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
3FELF47G6VMA26815 is a 1997 Ford F-Super Duty operated by Rafael Vega Morales (USDOT 4351437). License plate on its inspection records: CA 00745U3. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
1997 Ford F-Super Duty is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3FELF47G6VMA26815. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (number of cab unknown) built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO at the CUAUTITLAN, STATE OF MEXICO plant. Powertrain: 7.5L displacement, running on gasoline. 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 2026-02-06). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-02-06) was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Rafael Vega Morales (USDOT 4351437) on 2026-02-06 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-Super Duty |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - Chassis Cab (Number of Cab Unknown) 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 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CUAUTITLAN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | STATE OF MEXICO |
| Plant Country | MEXICO |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 |
| Displacement L | 7.5 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline 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. |
Operator & inspection history
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