Model X NHTSA VIN Filings

[Winston]

I just found the documentation Tesla submitted to the NHTSA for VIN deciphering.
This one says Model X at the bottom, but seems to be referring to Model S information.
On the other hand, this one seems to have some info on the Model X.

 

[vandacca]

I just found the documentation Tesla submitted to the NHTSA for VIN deciphering.
This one says Model X at the bottom, but seems to be referring to Model S information.
On the other hand, this one seems to have some info on the Model X.

Thanks, very useful. But both links go to the same document.

 

[Winston]

Thanks, fixed

 

[CmdrThor]

Looks like third row will definitely be standard. GVWR will be 6001-7000 lbs. Seems to be a configuration with knee airbags for the front row and one without. Model S has knee airbags in both restraint configurations.

 

[AnOutsider]

Thanks for sharing this. Getting close!

 

[dwebb66]

Are they classifying the model X as a MPV and not an SUV?

 

[Saghost]

Looks like third row will definitely be standard. GVWR will be 6001-7000 lbs. Seems to be a configuration with knee airbags for the front row and one without. Model S has knee airbags in both restraint configurations.

I thought that was a Europe thing - the U.S. Likes or requires knee airbags but the EU won't permit them or some such?

 

[CmdrThor]

Are they classifying the model X as a MPV and not an SUV?

There is no option for SUV per the NHTSA. The choices are: Passenger car, Multipurpose passenger vehicle, Truck, Bus, Trailer, Motorcycle, and Incomplete vehicle other than a trailer. Therefore an SUV would be classified as an MPV.

Source: Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Transport, Parts 400-571, Revised as of October 2009 https://books.google.com/books?id=K7OqEdViZBkC

 

[Cottonwood]

Are they classifying the model X as a MPV and not an SUV?

If you look into the NHTSA info, the only choices seem to be car, multi-purpose passenger vehicle (MPV), or truck.

Search "Manufacturer_Information_March2014.pdf" on "nhtsa.gov" to get the boring detail.

 

[dirkhh]

There is no option for SUV per the NHTSA. The choices are: Passenger car, Multipurpose passenger vehicle, Truck, Bus, Trailer, Motorcycle, and Incomplete vehicle other than a trailer. Therefore an SUV would be classified as an MPV.

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Source: Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Transport, Parts 400-571, Revised as of October 2009 https://books.google.com/books?id=K7OqEdViZBkC

Ha. So if an MPV "is rated at 6000 pouds gross veihicle weight or less" then what is an MPV 6001-7000 lbs GVWR?
Just asking

 

[CmdrThor]

Ha. So if an MPV "is rated at 6000 pouds gross veihicle weight or less" then what is an MPV 6001-7000 lbs GVWR?
Just asking

Gross Vehicle Weight does not equal Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle/gvwr.htm

 

[flar]

Ha. So if an MPV "is rated at 6000 pouds gross veihicle weight or less" then what is an MPV 6001-7000 lbs GVWR?
Just asking

It weighs less than 6000 pounds (GVW) on its own, but can be loaded down with passengers and cargo to weigh somewhere in the range of 6001-7000 pounds (GVW*R*).

 

[timf]

Interestingly with the new development of a 2 seat second row, this VIN decoding is already outdated as it does not show that configuration.

 

[engle]

Are they classifying the model X as a MPV and not an SUV?

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Hmmm... We don't see alpha codes for 'F' founder, 'S' signature, 'P' production here like Model S? I wonder if it will be the first serial number digit, but I doubt it. Perhaps they decided to dispense with F/S/P and just start the serial numbers at 000001 for Founder #1. Let's check some VIN's at the party Tues. night.

I'm happy that model year is shown as G = 2016 for the lucky folks who will receive their X's in 2015.

 

[Lyon]

10th digit is a G. These are 2016s. I guess Tesla is joining the rest of the automotive world, at least in this one respect.