VIN 5LM5J7XC8LGL09179 — 2020 Dodge Aviator
Recorded with Rafael Luna Salas · USDOT 3599261
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 5LM5J7XC8LGL09179 |
| Model year | 2020 |
| Make | Dodge |
| Model | Aviator |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MN GNG830 (Minnesota) |
| Last inspected | 2025-10-28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-28 | 5LM5J7XC8LGL09179 | MN GNG830 | RAFAEL LUNA SALAS · USDOT 3599261 |
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 Luna Salas Active
- USDOT
- 3599261
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MN
- Power units
- —
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 1
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2025-10-28). 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
5LM5J7XC8LGL09179 is a 2020 Dodge Aviator operated by Rafael Luna Salas (USDOT 3599261). License plate on its inspection records: MN GNG830. 1 roadside inspection on FMCSA record. 3 out-of-service results on record.
What this VIN is
2020 Dodge Aviator is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 5LM5J7XC8LGL09179. It is a sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv] built by FORD MOTOR COMPANY at the CHICAGO, ILLINOIS plant. Powertrain: 3.0L displacement, running on gasoline. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)) places it in Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 1 FMCSA roadside inspection (most recent activity 2025-10-28). Its records show 3 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver, 1 hazmat. Its most recent inspection (2025-10-28) was in Wisconsin, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. Of 8 recorded violations, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (6), followed by Unsafe Driving (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by Rafael Luna Salas (USDOT 3599261) on 2025-10-28 — 1 inspection, 3 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | LINCOLN |
| Model | Aviator |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Trim | Reserve |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) Class 1–2 light-duty (up to 10,000 lb) — pickups and vans |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHICAGO Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | ILLINOIS |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 3.0 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 | AWD/All-Wheel Drive Axle drive configuration (e.g. 6x4), which affects traction and fuel economy. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
| Doors | 4 |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | ⚠ High |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — Minor |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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