1997 DODGE Ram 1500 — VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192
VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192 decodes to a 1997 DODGE Ram 1500 pickup with a 5.9L V-Shaped 8-cylinder engine, assembled in WARREN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA). NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 1997 DODGE Ram model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
1997 DODGE Ram 1500 specifications decoded from VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192
| VIN | 1B7HC16Z8VS311192 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 1997 |
| Make | DODGE |
| Model | Ram |
| Trim / series | 1500 |
| Body style | Pickup |
| Engine | 5.9L V-Shaped 8-cylinder |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | 4x2 |
| GVWR | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Plant of assembly | WARREN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Manufacturer | FCA US LLC |
| Vehicle type | TRUCK |
Source: NHTSA vPIC, the manufacturer-submitted build record. Decoded 2026-08-20.
Safety recalls for the 1997 DODGE Ram
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 1997 DODGE Ram model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- 08E050000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- 06E060000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- 02V161000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK.
How to check VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192 before you buy
- Confirm the VIN reads 1B7HC16Z8VS311192 — Check the 17-character VIN through the bottom-left corner of the windshield or on the driver-side door jamb sticker and confirm it matches 1B7HC16Z8VS311192 exactly.
- Review the free NHTSA build record — Compare the decoded specs above — 1997, DODGE, Ram, Pickup, 5.9L V-Shaped 8-cylinder — against the listing. A mismatch on trim, engine or body style is a red flag.
- Check open safety recalls — NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 1997 DODGE Ram model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
- Unlock the full vehicle history — Run VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192 on cleanvins.com and unlock the $9.99 report for NMVTIS title brands, salvage and total-loss records, odometer trail and ownership count.
What the free decode does not include
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Frequently asked questions
What vehicle is VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192?
VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192 is a 1997 DODGE Ram 1500 built in WARREN, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES (USA), according to the NHTSA vPIC build record.
Does the 1997 DODGE Ram have open recalls?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 1997 DODGE Ram model family. Recall campaigns apply to a production range, so confirm on this VIN before you buy or book service.
How do I get the full history for VIN 1B7HC16Z8VS311192?
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Data sources
- NHTSA vPIC VIN decoding API
- NHTSA safety recall database
- NHTSA complaints database
- NMVTIS (U.S. DOJ) title-brand records
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