Description / Abstract:
This SAE Recommended Practice establishes procedure for the
issuance and assignment of a World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) on
a uniform basis to vehicle manufacturers who may desire to
incorporate it in their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN). This
recommended practice is intended to be used in conjunction with the
recommendations for VIN systems described in SAE J853, J187, J272,
and other SAE reports for VIN systems.
These procedures were developed to assist in Identifying the
vehicle as to its point of origin. It was felt that review and
coordination of the WMI by a single organization would avoid
duplication of manufacturer identifiers and assist in the
identification of vehicles by agencies such as those concerned with
motor vehicle titling and registration, law enforcement, and theft
recovery.