Decode a International VIN
How to read a International VIN (position by position)
Every International built for North America since 1981 carries a 17-character VIN. The first three characters are the WMI: NHTSA's vPIC lists 13 WMIs used on International vehicles, such as 1HP, 1HS and 1HT.
| Position | Part | On a International VIN |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of manufacture | 1, 2, 3, 7 (the United States, Canada and Mexico) |
| 1–3 | World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) | 1HP, 1HS, 1HT, 1HV, 2HP, 2HS and 7 more |
| 4–8 | Vehicle descriptor | International's own codes for model, body, engine and restraints |
| 9 | Check digit | Calculated from the other 16 characters |
| 10 | Model year | G (2016) to S (2025) for current International models |
| 11 | Plant | International plant code (the decoder names the plant) |
| 12–17 | Serial number | International's production sequence |
International WMI codes
International WMIs point to 3 countries of manufacture: the United States (1HP, 1HS, 1HT, 1HV…), Canada (2HP, 2HS, 2HT, 2HV) and Mexico (3HR, 3HS, 3HT, 3HV). 13 of them are shared with sister brands, so the WMI alone doesn't always tell you the make. vPIC registers International WMIs for truck and incomplete vehicle vehicle types.
| WMI | Manufacturer | Country | Vehicle type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1HP | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Truck |
| 1HS | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Truck |
| 1HT | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Chevrolet, Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse, Gm) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle |
| 1HV | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Gmc, Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse, Gm) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Incomplete Vehicle |
| 2HP | NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | CANADA | Truck |
| 2HS | NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | CANADA | Truck |
| 2HT | NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | CANADA | Incomplete Vehicle |
| 2HV | NAVISTAR CANADA, INC. (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | CANADA | Incomplete Vehicle |
| 3HR | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | MEXICO | Truck |
| 3HS | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | MEXICO | Truck |
| 3HT | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | MEXICO | Incomplete Vehicle |
| 3HV | INTERNATIONAL MOTORS, LLC (also Navistar, Caterpillar, Ic bus, Workhorse) | MEXICO | Incomplete Vehicle |
| 7NA | NAVISTAR DEFENSE, LLC (also Nd) | UNITED STATES (USA) | Truck |
The plant code (11th character) is defined by International itself, and vPIC does not publish a list of them; the decoder above shows the plant city and country for any International VIN.
International model year codes
The 10th character gives the model year: a 2024 International TA005 carries R, a 2024 International TR005 carries R and a 2025 International XR025 carries S. The letters repeat every 30 years.
Full VIN year chart, 1980–2039 →
Where to find the VIN on a International
- On the VIN plate inside the driver-side door frame or on the door edge.
- Stamped on the frame rail, usually the right-hand rail near the front axle.
- On the title, registration and insurance documents.
- On the International cab's information label; some models also show it on the dashboard.
International recalls
NHTSA lists 443 International vehicle recall campaigns across the 2008–2024 model years (counting each campaign once per model year). The 2019 model year has the most, with 36; 2020–2024 models account for 128.
| Model year | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2018 | 31 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 27 |
International models in vPIC
vPIC lists 173 International models for the 2016–2025 model years.
- 9M003 2016
- 9M005 2016–2024
- 9M006 2016–2024
- 9M007 2016–2024
- 9M008 2016–2024
- CV515 2017–2025
- DA597 2016
- DF557 2016
- DF567 2016–2024
- DF577 2016
- DF597 2016
- DF677 2016–2024
- DF697 2016–2024
- DR557 2016
- DR567 2016
- DW577 2016
- DW597 2016
- DW697 2016
- DX557 2016
- DX567 2016–2024
- DZ567 2016
- DZ577 2016
- DZ597 2016
- DZ677 2016–2024
- DZ697 2016–2024
- GA107 2016
- GF107 2016
- GR025 2016–2025
- GR035 2016–2025
- GW107 2016
- GZ107 2016
- HV507 2017–2025
- HV509 2023–2025
- HV513 2017–2025
- HV515 2023–2025
- HV607 2017–2025
- HV609 2023–2025
- HV60G 2021–2025
- HV613 2017–2025
- HV615 2023–2025
- HX515 2017–2024
- HX51F 2016–2024
- HX520 2017–2025
- HX52F 2016–2024
- HX52X 2024–2025
- HX52Z 2016–2024
- HX615 2017–2024
- HX61F 2016–2024
- HX61Z 2016–2024
- HX620 2017–2025
- HX62F 2016–2024
- HX62X 2024–2025
- HX62Z 2016–2024
- KL045 2016
- KL055 2016
- L3307 2016
- L3377 2016–2024
- L3407 2016
- L3417 2016
- L3427 2016
- L3437 2016
- L3447 2016–2024
- L9217 2016
- L9227 2016–2024
- L9327 2016–2024
- L9357 2016
- L9377 2016–2024
- L9427 2016–2024
- LA617 2016
- LA627 2016
- LA637 2016
- LA647 2016
- LA657 2016
- LA667 2016
- LA677 2016–2024
- LA687 2016–2024
- LA697 2016
- LF517 2016–2024
- LF617 2016
- LF627 2016
- LF637 2016
- LF647 2016
- LF657 2016
- LF667 2016
- LF677 2016–2024
- LF687 2016–2024
- LF697 2016
- LS532 2017–2024
- LT517 2016
- LT616 2023–2025
- LT61E 2021–2024
- LT625 2017–2025
- LT62A 2016–2025
- LT62F 2016–2025
- LT62T 2016–2025
- MA015 2016
- MA025 2016–2024
- MA035 2016–2024
- MA045 2016–2024
- MA055 2016–2024
- MA065 2016–2024
- MF035 2016–2024
- MH025 2016–2024
- MH035 2016–2024
- MH045 2016
- MH065 2016–2024
- MR065 2016–2024
- MT035 2016–2024
- MV607 2017–2025
- MV60C 2021–2025
- MV60E 2021–2025
- NF2AA 2016
- NF2AD 2016–2024
- NFIAC 2016–2024
- NW2AA 2016
- PC015 2016
- PC025 2016–2025
- PC035 2016–2024
- PC045 2016–2024
- PC055 2016–2024
- PC065 2016
- PC075 2016–2024
- PC085 2019–2022
- PC515 2016–2018
- RA017 2016
- RA027 2016–2024
- RE300 2016–2024
- RF017 2016
- RF027 2016–2024
- RH107 2017–2024
- RH613 2017–2024
- RH61A 2025
- RH61E 2022–2024
- RH61F 2016–2025
- RH61T 2016–2025
- SA025 2016
- SA035 2016
- SA515 2016–2024
- SA525 2016–2024
- SA537 2016–2024
- SA547 2016–2017
- SA557 2016
- SA567 2016–2024
- SA615 2016–2024
- SA625 2016–2024
- SA637 2016–2024
- SA647 2016–2024
- SA667 2016–2024
- SF035 2016
- SF525 2016–2024
- SF537 2016–2024
- SF539 2017–2024
- SF547 2016–2017
- SF557 2016
- SF567 2016–2024
- SF625 2016–2024
- SF637 2016–2024
- SF647 2016–2024
- SF657 2016
- SF667 2016–2024
- SR515 2016–2024
- SR525 2016–2024
- SR537 2016–2024
- SR667 2016
- SX525 2016–2024
- SX537 2016–2024
- SX567 2016–2024
- SX667 2016
- SZ507 2016–2024
- SZ607 2016–2024
- TA005 2016–2024
- TR005 2016–2024
- XR025 2016–2025
FAQ
How do I tell the year of a International by its VIN?
Read the 10th character: on International models from 2016 to 2025 it runs from G to S (L = 2020, R = 2024). The same letters were used 30 years earlier.
What does a International VIN tell you?
The maker and country (characters 1–3), model, body and engine (4–8), a check digit (9), the model year (10), the plant (11) and the serial number (12–17). It does not record color, options or accident history.
Can I find a International paint code from the VIN?
Usually not: the paint code isn't part of the VIN. It's printed on the vehicle's information label, often in the driver's door jamb, and a International dealer can look it up from the VIN.