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VIN 5FYC8FB07CC041279 — 2012 NWFL Xcelsior

Recorded with North County Transit District · USDOT 2672992

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Vehicle identity

VIN5FYC8FB07CC041279
Model year2012
MakeNWFL
ModelXcelsior
Vehicle typeBUS
License plateCA 1209928 (California)
Last inspected2025-07-15

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.

Earliest and latest dates below are observations we have retained, not registration dates.
Observed datesVINPlateReported carrier
2025-07-155FYC8FB07CC041279CA 1209928NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT · USDOT 2672992

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

North County Transit District Active

USDOT
2672992
MC
—
Status
Active
Type
Motor Carrier
Based in
Oceanside, CA
Power units
222
Drivers
325
Inspections (24 mo)
88
Crashes (24 mo)
12
Vehicle OOS rate
2.3%

Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-07-15). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.

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VIN
5FYC8FB07CC041279
Year/Make
2012 NWFL
Inspections
1
Open recalls
0

What this means

5FYC8FB07CC041279 is a 2012 NWFL Xcelsior operated by North County Transit District (USDOT 2672992). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1209928. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.

What this VIN is

2012 NWFL Xcelsior is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5FYC8FB07CC041279. It is a bus built by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. at the CROOKSTON, MINNESOTA plant. Powertrain: Cummins ISL 250/280 HP Gas Plus engine, 8.9L displacement, running on compressed natural gas (cng). 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 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-07-15). Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2025-07-15) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 3 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (3). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.

Operator history

Operated by North County Transit District (USDOT 2672992) on 2025-07-15 — 1 inspection, 1 out-of-service.

Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
MakeNEW FLYER
ModelXcelsior
Model Year2012
Vehicle TypeBUS
NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN.
Body ClassBus
The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway.
G V W RClass 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
ManufacturerNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database.
Plant CityCROOKSTON
Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record.
Plant StateMINNESOTA
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Engine ModelCummins ISL 250/280 HP Gas Plus
The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability.
Engine Cylinders6
Displacement L8.9
Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads.
Fuel Type PrimaryCompressed Natural Gas (CNG)
Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range.
Brake System TypeAir
Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement.
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
BASIC CategoryViolationsStatus
Vehicle Maintenance3! Moderate
Unsafe Driving0✓ Clean
Driver Fitness0✓ Clean
Fatigued Driving (HOS)0✓ Clean
Controlled Substances0✓ Clean
Hazmat0✓ Clean
Operator & inspection history
Operated by NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT (DOT 2672992)Last seen 2025-07-15
1 inspections · 1 OOS · 3 violations
Last inspected in California · Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present · Plate CA 1209928
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does VIN 5FYC8FB07CC041279 decode to?
VIN 5FYC8FB07CC041279 decodes to a 2012 NWFL Xcelsior — body: Bus; GVWR: Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above); engine: Cummins ISL 250/280 HP Gas Plus; fuel: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).
Why was 2012 NWFL Xcelsior VIN 5FYC8FB07CC041279 placed out of service?
This vehicle has 1 out-of-service violation across 1 inspection. By type: 1 vehicle. Most of its violations are in Vehicle Maintenance (3), which covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
What license plate is on VIN 5FYC8FB07CC041279?
FMCSA inspection records list plate for this vehicle: CA 1209928 (California).

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