What year does the letter H represent in a VIN?
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If the 10th digit of a VIN is H, it indicates the vehicle was manufactured in 2017. The meanings represented by each of the 17 digits in a VIN are as follows: 1. Digits 1-3: World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) code, indicating the manufacturer of the vehicle. The first character represents a geographic region, the second character represents a specific country within that region, and the third character identifies a particular manufacturing plant. 2. Digits 4-8: Vehicle descriptor section, defined by each manufacturer (consult the owner's manual for specifics). The 4th digit indicates the vehicle type, the 5th digit represents the model series code (manufacturer-specific), the 6th digit denotes the body type (vehicle exterior) code, the 7th digit specifies the engine type code, and the 8th digit indicates the transmission type installed. 3. Digit 9: Check digit, which can be represented by a letter or number as determined by the manufacturer. 4. Digit 10: Model year code, represented by a letter or number according to international standards. 5. Digit 11: Assembly plant and location code, represented by a letter as determined by the manufacturer. 6. Digits 12-17: Production sequence number, assigned by the manufacturer.