Interpretation ID: aiam3205
Suzuki Motor Co.
Ltd.
13767 Freeway Drive
Santa Fe Springs
California 90670;
Dear Mr. Petler: This is in response to your letter of February 7, 1980, asking whethe a partial vehicle identification number (VIN) may be stamped into the frame of the Suzuki motorcycles under the certification label.; The answer is yes. The use of identifying numbers other than the VIN i allowed if the numbers cannot be confused with the VIN. In the situation you described, the identification number would be hidden from view by the certification label. Since the label is required to be riveted or permanently affixed to the vehicle (Part 567 of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulation), the hidden identifying number is not likely to become visible during the life of the vehicle. Therefore, there appears to be no chance that the number would be confused with the VIN.; Sincerely, Frank Berndt, Chief Counsel