VIN 3FRWF7FC8BV401697 — 2011 Ford F-750
Recorded with Balcaceres Bros Towing Inc · USDOT 2615769
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 3FRWF7FC8BV401697 |
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | F-750 |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | CA 70149B2 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-04-09 to 2026-04-22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | 3FRWF7FC8BV401697 | CA 70149B2 | BALCACERES BROS TOWING INC · USDOT 2615769 |
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
Balcaceres Bros Towing Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2615769
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Norwalk, CA
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 4
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 15
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 15.4%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-04-22). 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
3FRWF7FC8BV401697 is a 2011 Ford F-750 operated by Balcaceres Bros Towing Inc (USDOT 2615769). License plate on its inspection records: CA 70149B2. 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
2011 Ford F-750 is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 3FRWF7FC8BV401697. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by BLUE DIAMOND TRUCK, S. DE R. L. DE C. V. at the ESCOBEDO plant. Powertrain: 6.7L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg)) places it in Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-04-09 and 2026-04-22. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-04-22) 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 Balcaceres Bros Towing Inc (USDOT 2615769) from 2025-04-09 to 2026-04-22 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2011 Ford F-750 platform. The most recent, 12V097000, concerns ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 and f-750 trucks, manufactured from december 3, 2010, through december 20, 2011, 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. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA against this make/model/year.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | FORD |
| Model | F-750 |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Series | F-Series Super Duty |
| 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 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lb (8,845 - 11,794 kg) Class 6 medium-duty (19,501–26,000 lb) — single-axle delivery and beverage trucks |
| Manufacturer | BLUE DIAMOND TRUCK, S. DE R. L. DE C. V. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | ESCOBEDO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| 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 | 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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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES. IN EXTREMELY COLD CONDITIONS, THE BENDIX RELAY VALVES MAY POTENTIALLY DEVELOP INTERNAL LEAKAGE. INTERNAL LEAKA
Risk: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLI
Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVE KIT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY AT 1-800-392-3673.
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