VIN 4V4NC9EJ49N281663 — 2009 Volvo VNL
Recorded with Ardi Transport Llc · USDOT 4150452
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4V4NC9EJ49N281663 |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Volvo |
| Model | VNL |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| License plate | MI RC34251 (Michigan) |
| Inspection window | 2024-12-30 to 2025-03-10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-10 | 4V4NC9EJ49N281663 | MI RC34251 | ARDI TRANSPORT LLC · USDOT 4150452 |
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
Ardi Transport Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4150452
- MC
- 1593203
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Plymouth, MI
- Power units
- 2
- Drivers
- 2
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-03-10). 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
4V4NC9EJ49N281663 is a 2009 Volvo VNL operated by Ardi Transport Llc (USDOT 4150452). License plate on its inspection records: MI RC34251. 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
2009 Volvo VNL is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4V4NC9EJ49N281663. It is a truck-tractor built by VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC at the NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN, VIRGINIA plant. Powertrain: D13 engine, 12.8L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)) places it in Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 2 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2024-12-30 and 2025-03-10. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2025-03-10) was in Ohio, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Ardi Transport Llc (USDOT 4150452) from 2024-12-30 to 2025-03-10 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2009 Volvo VNL platform. The most recent, 10V359000, concerns volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 vnl, vt, and 780 trucks manufactured from march 1, 2008 through february 6, 2009. t… 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 | VOLVO TRUCK |
| Model | VNL |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| Vehicle Type | TRUCK NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Truck-Tractor The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above) Class 8 heavy-duty (33,001 lb GVWR and above) — the line-haul tractor / heavy straight-truck tier |
| Manufacturer | VOLVO GROUP NORTH AMERICA, LLC The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | NEW RIVER VALLEY DUBLIN Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | VIRGINIA |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | D13 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 | 12.8 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 | 6x4 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: VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 VNL, VT, AND 780 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 1, 2008 THROUGH FEBRUARY 6, 2009. THE BOTTOM TRACK THAT ATTACHES TO THE ARMS USED TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE WINDOW MAY DE-BOND, WHICH RESULTS IN THE GLASS COMING LOOSE AT THE BOTTOM.
Risk: THE UPPER WINDOW HINGES MAY FAIL AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO FALL OUT OF THE WINDOW FRAME CREATING A ROAD HAZARD AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLVO TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
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