Kenworth VIN Decoder — Decode Any Kenworth Truck VIN Free
Decode any Kenworth VIN free in seconds. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Kenworth T680, W900, T880 or T370 and the decoder breaks it down position by position — manufacturer, model year, engine and plant — then validates the check digit. No signup, no charge.
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Common Kenworth WMI prefixes (VIN positions 1–3)
| WMI prefix | What it identifies |
|---|---|
| 1XK | Kenworth truck, built in the USA |
| 1NK | Kenworth truck, built in the USA |
| 2NK | Kenworth truck, built in Canada |
| 3BK | Kenworth truck, built in Mexico |
How a Kenworth VIN breaks down
Kenworth, a PACCAR brand, uses the 17-character VIN standard with a heavy-duty descriptor section. Positions 1–3 are the World Manufacturer Identifier — a US-built Kenworth commonly opens 1XK or 1NK, a Canada-built truck 2NK, and a Mexico-built truck 3BK. Positions 4–8 encode the model, GVWR class, brake system, cab and engine; position 9 is the check digit; position 10 the model year; position 11 the plant; and 12–17 the sequential number.
On a Class 8 tractor, the engine descriptor matters because the same chassis can be specced with PACCAR, Cummins or other engines. Confirm the VIN against the door sticker, the frame stamp and the title.
Decode vs. history: what the VIN can and can't tell you
Decoding a Kenworth VIN reveals the factory build — year, model, GVWR class, engine and plant. It won't show what happened after the sale. For title brands, accidents, total-loss and odometer records, run the same VIN through a history report drawing on NMVTIS and state-DMV data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the VIN on a Kenworth?
On the driver-door pillar sticker, the frame rail, the windshield base, and the title and registration.
What does a Kenworth VIN starting with 1XK mean?
1XK is a World Manufacturer Identifier for a US-built Kenworth truck (PACCAR). 1NK is also common; 2NK indicates Canada and 3BK Mexico.
Can I decode a Kenworth truck VIN for free?
Yes. Kenworth trucks use the same 17-character VIN — enter it in the decoder above for the year, engine class and plant breakdown.
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