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Automotive: VIN, FMVSS & Diagnostics Codes Glossary
A plain-language glossary of automotive identification, regulation and diagnostics terms — VIN, WMI, FMVSS, CAFE, GVWR, OBD-II and SAE ADAS levels — mapped to their public standards and CFR citations. This free platform-curated dataset helps dealers, analysts and developers decode vehicle data consistently.
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"term": "VIN",
"category": "Identification",
"standard": "ISO 3779",
"definition": "17-character unique vehicle identifier"
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"term": "WMI",
"category": "Identification",
"standard": "ISO 3780",
"definition": "World Manufacturer Identifier, the first three VIN characters"
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"term": "FMVSS",
"category": "Regulation",
"standard": "49 CFR 571",
"definition": "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards"
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"term": "Recall",
"category": "Safety",
"standard": "NHTSA campaign",
"definition": "Manufacturer remedy for a safety defect or noncompliance"
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"term": "CAFE",
"category": "Regulation",
"standard": "49 CFR 531/533",
"definition": "Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards"
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{
"term": "MPGe",
"category": "Fuel economy",
"standard": "EPA",
"definition": "Miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent energy"
},
{
"term": "GVWR",
"category": "Specification",
"standard": "Manufacturer rating",
"definition": "Gross Vehicle Weight Rating"
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{
"term": "Curb weight",
"category": "Specification",
"standard": "—",
"definition": "Vehicle weight with fluids but no occupants or cargo"
},
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"term": "ADAS",
"category": "Technology",
"standard": "SAE J3016",
"definition": "Advanced Driver Assistance Systems"
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"term": "OBD-II",
"category": "Diagnostics",
"standard": "SAE J1979",
"definition": "On-Board Diagnostics, second generation"
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"term": "NCAP",
"category": "Safety",
"standard": "NHTSA",
"definition": "New Car Assessment Program star ratings"
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{
"term": "DTC",
"category": "Diagnostics",
"standard": "SAE J2012",
"definition": "Diagnostic Trouble Code"
},
{
"term": "Powertrain",
"category": "Components",
"standard": "—",
"definition": "Engine, transmission and drivetrain that move a vehicle"
}
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"url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/fmvss",
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"term": "The automotive term or code",
"category": "Area it applies to",
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