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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 12:48 AM
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VIN Number on each panel

Hello Fit Freaks;

I am taking delivery of my new Fit tomorrow; just in time for winter. I had a few Honda's before (Type-R, S2000) which had VIN stickers on every body panel. It was a quick check for obvious paint/body work to see if they were present and intact.

Just curious if this is still a practice for Honda and the new Fit?

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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Marking of major components is required by Federal regulation:

The mandatory standard now covers these eighteen components and their replacements on the covered passenger motor vehicle lines: (1) engine; (2) transmission; (3) right front fender; (4) left front fender; (5) hood; (6) right front door; (7) left front door; (8) right rear door (if present); (9) left rear door (if present); (10) sliding or cargo door(s); (11) front bumper; (12) rear bumper; (13) right rear quarter panel (passenger cars); (14) left rear quarter panel (passenger cars); and (15) right side assembly (MPVs); (16) left side assembly MPVs); (17) pickup box, and/or cargo box LDTs; (18) rear door(s); (both doors in case of double doors) decklid, tailgate, or hatchback (whichever is present). In most cases the full 17 character VIN of the vehicle itself must be placed on the original component. While the number can be stamped into the component, most manufacturers are applying a counterfeit resistant label that contains the VIN. The label will self-destruct if it is removed. The number is to remain with the component until the component ceases to exist.
 
Old Nov 20, 2014 | 02:35 PM
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Thanks. Didn't know. Can't say I have ever seen them on my other car. Will have to go look.
 
Old Nov 20, 2014 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Scotty2h
Thanks. Didn't know. Can't say I have ever seen them on my other car. Will have to go look.
Markings are only required on "theft prone" vehicles, whatever that means. Some manufacturers are more subtle about how they mark than others.

Frankly, I don't see how a paper and plastic label will slow down a chop shop. One scrape with a screwdriver and the part is unmarked.
 
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