VIN JALCDW163M7006992 — 2021 Chevrolet 4500HD
Recorded with Communications Test Design Inc · USDOT 267846
Vehicle identity
| VIN | JALCDW163M7006992 |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Make | Chevrolet |
| Model | 4500HD |
| Vehicle type | STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| License plate | MA Y46809 (Massachusetts) |
| Inspection window | 2025-08-05 to 2026-05-14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | JALCDW163M7006992 | MA Y46809 | COMMUNICATIONS TEST DESIGN INC · USDOT 267846 |
| 2025-08-05 | JALCDW163M7006992 | MA Y46809 | PPC EVENT SERVICES INC · USDOT 623829 |
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
Communications Test Design Inc Active
- USDOT
- 267846
- MC
- 927523
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker & Shipper
- Based in
- West Chester, PA
- Power units
- 136
- Drivers
- 148
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 486
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 9
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 7.8%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-14). 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.This vehicle has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
JALCDW163M7006992 is a 2021 Chevrolet 4500HD operated by Communications Test Design Inc (USDOT 267846). License plate on its inspection records: MA Y46809. 3 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
2021 Chevrolet 4500HD is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for JALCDW163M7006992. It is a incomplete - chassis cab (single cab) built by ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN at the FUJISAWA plant. Powertrain: 4HK1-TC engine, 5.2L displacement, running on diesel. 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 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-08-05 and 2026-05-14. Across those inspections it was never placed out of service. Its most recent inspection (2026-05-14) was in New Hampshire, a Level III — driver and paperwork only. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
This VIN appears under 2 different carriers in our records, oldest first: Ppc Event Services Inc (USDOT 623829) on 2025-08-05 — 1 inspection, none out of service; Communications Test Design Inc (USDOT 267846) from 2026-04-29 to 2026-05-14 — 2 inspections, none out of service.
Recalls & owner complaints
1 NHTSA safety recall has been issued for the 2021 Chevrolet 4500HD platform. The most recent, 22V874000, concerns general motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021-2022 chevrolet 4500hd/5500hd/6500hd vehicles. the hex flange lock nuts used in the suspe… 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 | CHEVROLET |
| Model | 4500HD |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| 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 4: 14,001 - 16,000 lb (6,350 - 7,258 kg) Class 4 medium-duty (14,001–16,000 lb) |
| Manufacturer | ISUZU MOTORS LIMITED, JAPAN The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | FUJISAWA Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant Country | JAPAN |
| Engine Model | 4HK1-TC 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 | 4 |
| Displacement L | 5.2 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 | 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. |
| Axles | 2 Number of axles — ties directly to weight limits and toll/registration class. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator history — 2 carriers operated this VIN
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1 recall(s) matching this make/model/year
Issue: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet 4500HD/5500HD/6500HD vehicles. The hex flange lock nuts used in the suspension and steering joints, were improperly heat treated and may break.
Risk: Broken hex flange lock nuts may cause a loss of tension, leading to steering instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hex flange lock nuts as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed December 27, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2023. Owners may
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