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2009/2010 Vehicle TheftPrevention QuickReference Guidefor theLAW ENFORCEMENTCOMMUNITY
FOREWORDThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA) is responsible for establishing and enforcingvehicle antitheft regulations. Motor vehicle theft is agrowing problem that results in billions of dollars inlosses every year. NHTSA has developed this annualguide to provide the law enforcement community witha concise reference tool to help identify passengermotor vehicles that have been exempted from theparts-marking requirements through model year2010 and also to assist law enforcement in theirprosecution and motor vehicle theft preventionefforts. This new guide provides a quick-reference,comprehensive summary of the vehicles that havebeen installed with antitheft devices as standardequipment, identifying which vehicles are exemptedfrom the parts-marking requirements, the type ofexemption granted (partial or full), and the productionyear(s) for which the exemption applies.This version and future versions of the Vehicle TheftPrevention Quick Reference Guide for the LawEnforcement Community will continue to providecomprehensive information for vehicle lines throughMY 2010. Since the parts-marking requirementshave been extended to include all passenger cars,all multipurpose passenger vehicles (with a grossvehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less), alllight-duty trucks (with a gross vehicle weight ratingof 6,000 pounds or less) determined to be high-theft,and all low-theft, light-duty trucks (with a gross vehicleweight rating of 6,000 pounds or less) having amajority of its major parts interchangeable with thoseof a passenger motor vehicle line subject to the theftprevention standard, this and future publications ofthe guide will provide updated information to the lawenforcement community on only new truck linesthat have become subject to the parts-markingrequirements and information on existing andnewly exempted vehicle lines.ii2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guidei
On April 6, 2004, NHTSA adopted a phase-in ofthe parts-marking requirements (69 FR 17960)over a two-year period. Specifically, vehiclelines representing not less than 50 percent of amanufacturer’s production of vehicle lines that werenot subject to the parts-marking requirements beforeSeptember 1, 2006, must have been marked bySeptember 1, 2007. Because of the phase-in, thispublication provides a list of the vehicle lines forwhich manufacturers used the phase-in provisionto delay parts-marking until September 1, 2008. Italso provides a list of those vehicle lines reportedby manufacturers as having an annual vehicleproduction of 3,500 or less, which are excludedfrom the parts-marking requirements, and theirnew 2009/2010 vehicle line introductions.Prior to extending the parts-marking requirements,each vehicle in a high-theft line must have its majorcomponent parts and major replacement partsmarked in accordance with Federal parts-markinglegislation unless the vehicle line is granted anexemption from the parts-marking requirements.Comprehensive information on vehicle linesthat were determined to be likely high-theft andsubject to the parts-marking requirements may beobtained from previous issues of the Vehicle TheftPrevention Quick Reference Guide for the LawEnforcement Community online at http://www.nhtsa.gov/Vehicle Safety/Vehicle-Related Theft.FOREWORD. iVEHICLE MANUFACTURERSAUDI AG.2AUSTIN ROVER.2BMW.2CHRYSLER LLC.4DAIMLER AG/ MERCEDES-BENZ. 4FORD.8GENERAL ARU.18SUZUKI.18TOYOTA.18VOLKSWAGEN.20PHASED-IN VEHICLES NOTPARTS-MARKED IN MY 2007. 22LOW-VOLUME LINES(3,500 OR FEWER UNITS). 24NEW VEHICLE LINES BYMODEL YEAR.26BACKGROUND.28iiNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 1
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED FROMPARTS-MARKINGFULL1989–1994Renamed Audi A6 in MY 1995.Audi 200FULL1989–1991Renamed Audi S4 in MY 1992.Audi A3FULL2010Audi A4/A5/S4/S5/RS4FULL2007–2010Audi A6/A7/S6/RS61FULL1995–2006Audi Q5FULL2009–2010Audi S42FULL1992–1994Audi S6FULL1995–1998Audi Allroad (MPV)Audi CabrioletAUSTIN ROVERSterlingBMW1 Car Line33 Car Line45 Car Line56 Car Line6FULLFULL2001–20101994–1998Not produced after MY 1998.FULL1987–1991Not produced after MY 20102004–20107 Car Line7FULL8 Car Line8MINI9X310X5 MODELAUDI AGAudi 100122Audi produced both an S6 vehicle line, and a model carrying thesame name plate. The S6 model was added to the A6 vehicleline in MY 2002 and the RS6 model was added in MY 2003.For clarification purposes, Audi produced an S4 vehicle line,and a model carrying the same nameplate. The S4 model wasadded to the A4 vehicle line in MY 2000. The A4 line (producedMY’s 2000-2004) is not subject to the parts-marking requirements. However, the S4 line (produced MY’s 1992-1994) issubject to the parts-marking requirements.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration345678910REFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)RS4 not produced in MYs 2009 and2010.Replaced the Audi 100 in MY 1995. RS6not produced in MYs 2009 and 2010.Replaced by the Audi S6 in MY 1995.Replaced the Audi 200 in MY 1992. Notproduced after MY 1994.Replaced the Audi S4 in MY 1995. Notproduced after MY 1998.Production stopped after MY 1989, butvehicle line was reintroduced in MY 2004.Exemption was discontinued in MY 1989and resumed with MY 1995.Not produced after MY 1997.Exemption was not used because X5 is MPVwith GVWR over 6,000 lbs.Includes all 128 and 135 models.Includes all 318, 323, 325, 328, 330, 335 and M3 models.Includes all 524, 525, 528, 530, 533, 535, 540, 545, 550 andM5 models.Includes all 633, 635, 645, 650 and M6 models.Includes all 733, 735, 740, 745, 750, 760 and B7 models.Includes all 840 and 850 models.Includes all MINI models.Includes all X3 models.2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 3
MAKE/MODELCHRYSLER LLCChrysler 300CChrysler ConquestChrysler ImperialChrysler Town & Country (MPV)Dodge ChallengerDodge ChargerDodge JourneyJeep Grand Cherokee (MPV)Jeep WranglerDAIMLER AG/MERCEDES-BENZ124 CTION YEARSEXEMPTED 993–1995REFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)Not produced after MY 1989.Not produced after MY 1993.Replaced the Magnum in MY 0E1993The 124 line (E-Class) was replaced by the210 line (E-Class) in MY 1996. The 210line was not subject to the parts-markingrequirements.Not produced after MY 1989.Not produced after MY 1993. Replaced by theE300 model in MY 1995.300E, 300CE and 300TE models wererenamed the E320 model in MY 1994.300E, 300CE and 300TE models wererenamed the E320 model in MY 1994.Not produced after MY 1987.300E, 300CE and 300TE models wererenamed the E320 model in MY 1994.Renamed the E420 model in MY 1994.500E1993Renamed the E500 model in MY 4–1995Replaced the 300D model in MY 1995. The124 line E300 model was not produced afterMY 1995.Replaced the 300E, 300CE and 300TEmodels in MY 1994. The 124 line E320 modelwas not produced after MY 1995.Replaced the 400E in MY 1994. The 124 lineE420 model was not produced after MY 1995.Replaced the 500E in MY 1994. The 124 lineE500 model was not produced after MY 1995.Includes the 260E, 300D, 300E, 300CE, 300TD, 300TE, 400E,500E, E300, E320, E420 (MYs 1994–1995 only), and E500 modelsNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 5
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)DAIMLER AG/MERCEDES-BENZ (continued)MAKE/MODEL129 Line12(SL-Class)FULLReplaced the 107 line (SL-Class) in MY1990. The 129 line (SL-Class) was replacedby the 230 line (SL-Class) in MY 2003. The230 line was not subject to the parts-markingrequirements.Not produced after MY 1993. Replaced by theSL320 model in MY �2002SL6001994–2002FULLRenamed the SL500 model in MY 1994.Renamed the SL600 model in MY 1994.Replaced the 300SL in MY 1994. The 129line SL320 model was not produced after MY1997.Replaced the 500SL in MY 1994. The 129line SL500 model was not produced after MY2002.Replaced the 600SL in MY 1994. The 129line SL600 model was not produced after MY2002.1996–2000Replaced the 201 line (190-Class) in MY1994. Replaced by the 203 line (C-Class) inMY 2001.C2201996The 202 line C220 model was not producedafter MY 1996.C2301997–2000The 202 line C230 model was not producedafter MY 2000.C2801996–2000The 202 line C280 model was not producedafter MY 2000.C361996–1997The 202 line C36 model was not producedafter MY 1997.C431998–2000The 202 line C43 model was not producedafter MY 2000.FULL(C-Class/CLK-Class )(GLK-Class)61993–20021993C Line NFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)300SL202 Line13(C-Class)12PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED FROMPARTS-MARKINGIncludes the 300SL, 500SL, 600SL, SL320, SL500, and SL600models.Includes the C220, C230, C280, C36, and C43 models.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration2008–2010The 202 line (C-Class) was replaced bythe 203 line in MY 2001. The 203 linewas replaced by the 204 line (C-Class) inMY 2008.2008–2010201014The “C Line Chassis” combined the C-Class (204 line) and theCLK-Class (209 line) in MY 2008. The GLK-Class (204) linewas added to the C Line Chassis in MY 2010.2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 7
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)DAIMLER AG/MERCEDES-BENZ (continued)MAKE/MODELE Line 1020SLK Line Chassis(SLK-Class)21SLK300SLK350SLK55 AMGSmart USA fortwoFORDFord Five HundredFord FocusFord MustangFULL2010FULL2010201020102009–2010Ford TaurusFULLFord Taurus 0102008–2009Lincoln Town CarFULL2003–2010Mercury Grand MarquisFULL2002–2010Mercury MarinerFULL2010Mercury SableFULL2001–2009161782006–20102006–2010S Line Chassis(S-Class/CL- Class)15REFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)2006–20101718(CL-Class)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED FROMPARTS-MARKINGFULLFULLFULLThe “E Line Chassis” combined the E-Class (211 line) and theCLS-Class (219 line) in MY 2008.Includes the E55, E320/E320 BLUETECH/E320DT CDi, E63AMG, E350 and E500, E550.Includes the CLS 53 AMG, CLS 55, CLS 500, CLS 550 andCLS 55.National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationRenamed Taurus in MY 2008.Not produced in MY 2007.Not produced after MY 2009.(Original) Sable produced MYs 1997 –2005. Not produced in MYs 2006 and 2007.Montego renamed Sable in MY 2008. Notproduced after MY 2009.The “S Line Chassis” combined the S-Class (221 line) and theCL-Class (216 line) in MY 2007.19The “S-Class” includes the S55, S63 AMG, S65 AMG, S450,S500, S550 and S600 models.20The “CL-Class” includes the CL55, CL65 AMG, CL500, CL550and CL600 models.21The “SLK-Class” includes the SLK300, SLK350, and SLK55AMG models.182009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 9
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED FROMPARTS-MARKINGREFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)FULL2005–2009Buick LaCrosseBuick ick LucerneBuick Park 2005Buick RegalBuick Regal/CenturyBuick RivieraCadillac AllanteCadillac 0041995–19991988–19931994–2000Cadillac DeVillePARTIALFULL1991–19992000–2005Cadillac DTSCadillac EldoradoFULLPARTIAL2006–20101994–2002Cadillac FleetwoodPARTIAL1991–1992Cadillac SevillePARTIALFULL1994–19971998–2004Cadillac Sixty SpecialPARTIAL1993Chevrolet CamaroPARTIALFULL1990–20022010Chevrolet CavalierFULL1997–2005Regal/Century renamed LaCrosse/Century inMY 2005.Formerly named LaCrosse/Century.From MYs 1993–1999, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Renamed the Lucerne in MY 2006.LeSabre renamed Lucerne in MY 2006.From MYs 1992–1996, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced after MY 2005.Renamed LaCrosse in MY 2005.Renamed LaCrosse/ Century in MY 2005.Not produced after MY 1999.Not produced after MY 1993.Replaced the Cadillac Sixty Special in MY1994. Required parts-marking for the engineand transmission only. Not produced after MY2000.From MYs 1991–1999, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Renamed the DTS in MY 2006.DeVille renamed the DTS in MY 2006.From MYs 1994–2002, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced after MY 2002.Renamed Sixty Special in MY 1993. FromMYs 1991–1992, parts-marking was requiredfor the engine and transmission only.From MYs 1994–1997, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced after MY 2004.Replaced the Cadillac Fleetwood in MY1993. Renamed Concours in MY 1994. ForMY 1993, parts-marking was required for theengine and transmission only.From MYs 1990-2002, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced for MYs 2003-2009.Not produced after MY 2005.MAKE/MODELGENERAL MOTORSBuick LaCrosse/Century10National Highway Traffic Safety Administration2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 11
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED FROMPARTS-MARKINGFULL2004Chevrolet CobaltChevrolet CorvetteChevrolet EquinoxChevrolet Impala/Monte 20102000–2010Chevrolet Lumina/Monte CarloFULL1996–1999Chevrolet MalibuFULL2001–2003Chevrolet Malibu/ Malibu MaxxChevrolet Uplander (MPV)FULLFULL2006–20102005–2008Chevrolet Venture (MPV)GMC TerrainOldsmobile ile hty-EightPARTIAL1993–1999Oldsmobile Ninety-EightPARTIAL1991–1999MAKE/MODELGENERAL MOTORS (continued)Chevrolet ClassicOldsmobile ToronadoPontiac BonnevillePontiac FirebirdPontiac G612National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationExemption applied beginning with reintroduction of the line as the OldsmobileAurora in MY ��2002FULL2007–2010REFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)Formerly identified as the Chevrolet Malibuwhich was produced from MY 1997 through2003.Replaced the Lumina/ Monte Carlo in MY2000.Monte Carlo nameplate was assigned to the2-door Lumina coupe model in MY 1995.Renamed Impala/Monte Carlo in MY 2000.Replaced the Corsica beginning with MY1997. The Chevrolet Malibu produced MY1997 thru 2003 was renamed the ChevroletClassic in MY 2004.Replaced the Venture in MY 2005. Notproduced after MY 2008.Renamed Uplander in MY 2005.Replaced the Achieva in MY 1999. Notproduced after MY 2004.Replaced the Oldsmobile Toronado inMY 1995. Not produced in MY 2000. Notproduced after MY 2003.From MYs 1993–1999, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced after MY 1999.From MYs 1991–1999, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced after MY 1999.Toronado not produced after MY 1992.Reintroduced as Oldsmobile Aurora inMY 1995.From MYs 1992–1999, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced after MY 2005.From MYs 1991–2002, parts-marking wasrequired for the engine and transmission only.Not produced after MY 2002.Not produced after MY 2010.2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 13
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED �20081998–20052008–2009Not produced after MY 2005.Not produced after MY 2008.Not produced after MY 2005.Not produced after MY 2009.FULL1997–1999Acura LegendAcura NSXAcura RLAcura SLX 20021997Acura TLAcura VigorHYUNDAIAzeraGenesisISUZUAxiom (MPV)JAGUARNew XJ SeriesXK21KIAAmantiMAZDAMazda 3Mazda 5Mazda 6929CX-7CX-9MilleniaMX-5 MiataRX-7TributeFULLFULL1995–20101992–1994Not produced in MY 2000. Not producedafter MY 2003.Renamed Acura RL in MY 1996.Not produced after MY 2005.Replaced the Acura Legend in MY 1996.Exemption was not used in MY 1998 and1999. Not produced after MY 1999.Replaced the Acura Vigor in MY 1995.Renamed the Acura TL in MY �20022005–20101988–19952010MAKE/MODELGENERAL MOTORS (continued)Pontiac Grand AmPontiac Grand PrixPontiac SunfireSaturn AuraHONDAAcura CL2114REFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)Not produced after MY 2004.Replaced the 626 in MY 2003.Not produced after MY 1995.Not produced after MY 2002.Not produced after MY 1995.Includes the XJ6, XJ8, SJ12, XJR, XJS and Vanden Plas ModelsNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 15
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED ��2010LancerFULL2010StarionFULL1987–1990Not produced after MY 1990.300ZXFULL1987–1996Not produced after MY 2010G35 (Coupe) renamed Infiniti G37 in MY2008. Infiniti G35 (Sedan) renamed InfinitiG37 in MY 2009.Infiniti I30/I35FULL1996–2004I30 not produced after MY 2001. I35 notproduced after MY 2004.Infiniti J30FULL1993–1997Not produced after MY 1997.Infiniti M30FULL1990–1992Not produced after MY 1992.Infiniti MFULL2004, 2006–2010Infiniti QX4FULL1997–2003Not produced after MY 2003.Infiniti Q45FULL1990 – 2006Not produced after MY 2006.MAKE/MODELMITSUBISHIREFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)Not produced after MY 2004.The Galant received a full exemptionbeginning MY 1987. However, Mitsubishi didnot use its exemption from MY 1987 throughMY 2005. Therefore, parts-marking wasrequired for the Galant from MY 1987–2005.Exemption was used beginning with MY 2006.NISSANInfiniti G22162223Infiniti G line includes the G25, G35 and G37 models.National Highway Traffic Safety Administration23Exemption was discontinued in MY 1995 andresumed with MY 1999.Not produced in MY 2008.Not produced for MY 2010.200SX was not produced after MY 1998.M35 not produced for MY 2003–2004. M35and M45 not produced in MY 2005.Infiniti M line includes the M35, M45, M37, and M56.2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 17
EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED FROMPARTS-MARKINGREFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)911FULLFULL1990–19931995–2010Exemption was discontinued in MY 1994 andresumed with MY 1995.928FULL1990–1995Not produced after MY 1995.968FULL1992–1995Not produced after MY 1995.Boxster/CaymanFULL1997–2010The Cayman model was added to the Boxsterline in MY 2006.PanameraFULL2010Saab 9-3Saab 900FULLFULL1999–20101994 – 1998Replaced the 900 in MY 1999.Not produced after MY 1998. Renamedthe 9-3 in MY 1999.Saab 9000FULL1989 – 1998Not produced after MY 1998. Replacedby the 9-5 in MY 1999. The 9-5 was notsubject to the parts-marking requirementsuntil September 1, 2006, unless it wasgranted a parts-marking exemption orthe manufacturer utilized the 2007/2008phase-in provision.B9 Tribeca/Tribeca FULL2008–2010OutbackFULL2010FULL2007–2010The New XL-7 became a separate line fromthe Grand Vitara in MY 2007.Toyota CressidaFULL1987–1992Not produced after MY 1992.Toyota SupraFULL1987–1998Not produced after MY 1998.Lexus ESFULL1990–2010Lexus GSFULL1993 – 2010Lexus LSFULL1990–2010Lexus UBARUSUZUKINew XL-7TOYOTA18National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNot produced in MY 2001.2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 19
MAKE/MODELVOLKSWAGENVolkswagen CabrioVolkswagen Cabriolet20EXEMPTIONTYPE(FULL/PARTIAL)PRODUCTION YEARSEXEMPTED FROMPARTS-MARKINGFULL1995–2002Exemption applied beginning with re-introductionof the line as the Volkswagen Cabrio in MY 1995.REFERENCEINFORMATION(MY MODEL YEAR)Replaced the VW Cabriolet in MY 1995. Notproduced after MY 2002.The “original” VW Cabriolet was notproduced after MY 1993. Reintroducedas the VW Cabrio in MY 1995.Volkswagen CorradoFULL1995Volkswagen Golf/GTI/R32FULL1996–2005Golf renamed Rabbit in MY 2006. R32produced in MYs 2004 only.Volkswagen Rabbit/GTI/R32FULL2006 – 2009Replaced the Golf in MY 2006. R32produced in MY 2008 only.Volkswagen Golf/GTIFULL2010Volkswagen New Beetle/New BeetleConvertibleFULL2008–2010Volkswagen Passat/CCFULL1997–2010VolkswagenJetta/Jetta IIIFULL1994–2010National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNot produced after MY 1995.Rabbit renamed Golf in MY 2010.The CC model was added to the Passatline in MY 2009.2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 21
PHASED-IN VEHICLES NOTPARTS-MARKED IN MY 200722Chrysler PacificaSaturn AuraChrysler CrossfireSaab 9-5Chrysler PT CruiserMazda 5Dodge MagnumMazda RX-8Cadillac CTSMazda CX-9Cadillac STSNissan 350ZCadillac XLRInfiniti FX35/FX45Chevrolet EquinoxLegacy OutbackChevrolet AveoAudi A3Pontiac TorrentVW New Beetle/Beetle ConvertiblePontiac SolsticeVolvo C70Pontiac G5Volvo S40Pontiac G8Volvo V50Saturn SkyVolvo V70Saturn AstraVolvo XC70National Highway Traffic Safety Administration2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 23
LOW VOLUME VEHICLE LINES(3,500 OR FEWER UNITS)MY 2007Chrysler CrossfireMY 2008Chevrolet CrossfireMY 2009Aston Martin DB9MY 2010Aston Martin DB9Dodge ViperDodge ViperAston Martin DBSAston Martin DBSFerrari F430/F430 SpiderFerrari F430/F430 SpiderAston Martin V8 VantageAston Martin V8 VantageFerrari 430 ScuderiaFerrari 430 ScuderiaDodge ViperAston Martin V12 RapideFerrari 599 GTB FioranoFerrari 599 GTB FioranoSaab 9-5Dodge ViperFerrari 612 ScagliettiFerrari 612 ScagliettiFerrari F430/F430 SpiderSaab 9-5Audi R8Maserati QuattroporteFerrari 430 ScuderiaFerrari 599 GTB FioranoTelsa Motors RoadsterMaserati GranturismoFerrari Scudferia Spider 16MFerrari 612 ScagliettiMaserati QuattroporteAudi R8Ferrari 599 GTB FioranoFerrari CaliforniaMercedes-Benz SLR-ClassLamborghini GallardoFerrari 612 ScagliettiMaserati QuattroporteSpyker C8Lamborghini MurcielagoFerrari CaliforniaMaserati Quattroporte SMercedes-Benz SLR-ClassCadillac XLRMaserati Quattroporte SportGT SSpyker C8Maserati QuattroporteMaserati GranturismoMaserati Quattroporte SMaserati Granturismo SMaserati Quattroporte SportGT SMaserati Granturismo SAutomaticMaserati GranturismoMaserati GranturismoMaserati Granturismo SConvertibleMaserati Granturismo SAutomaticAudi R8Audi R8Lamborghini GallardoLamborghini GallardoLamborghini MurcielagoLamborghini MurcielagoSpyker C8Mercedes-Benz SLR-ClassSpyker C824National Highway Traffic Safety Administration2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 25
NEW VEHICLE LINES BY MODEL YEARMY 2008MY 2009MY 2010Audi A3Audi TTSAcura ZDXAudi TT/TT3 coupe & roadsterAudi Q5BMW X6Nissan RogueFerrari CaliforniaFerrari CaliforniaInfiniti EX35Chevrolet Traverse SUVFord Transit ConnectNissan 350z/370zDodge JourneyGMC TerrainVolkswagen C30/S40/V50/C70/V70/XC70Ford FlexKia BorregoToyota Scion XDHyundai AccentKia ForteMazda 5Hyundai GenesisKia SoulMazda TributeInfiniti FX50Land Rover LR4Jaguar XFJaguar XFLexus HS 250hChevrolet EquinoxKia XFLexus LFAFord Taurus XLincoln MKSLincoln MKTBMW 1 carlineMini John Cooper WorksLexus EvoraChrysler PT CruiserNissan CubePorsche PanameraPontiac G8Nissan GT-RRolls Royce GhostSaturn AstraPontiac G-3Suzuki KizashiSuzuki Equator“New” Jaguar XJ SeriesToyota VenzaCadillac SRX SUVVolkswagen CCMaserati Granturismo ConvertibleVolkswagen RoutanMercedes-Benz E-Class CoupeVolkswagen TiquanMercedes-Benz GLK Class MPVVolvo C30Volvo XC60Lexus HS25ohKia AmantiMaserati Quattroporte SMaserati Quattroporte Sport GT SMaserati Granturismo SMaserati Granturismo S Automatic26National Highway Traffic Safety Administration2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 27
BACKGROUNDIn 1984, the Motor Vehicle Theft Law Enforcement Actwas created. It added Title VI to the Motor Vehicle andInformation Cost Savings Act (recodified as Chapter331 of Title 49, United States Code). As a means toprevent the theft of motor vehicles for their parts, the1984 Theft Act required passenger cars and the majorreplacement parts for those cars to have vehicleidentification numbers. This act required the Secretaryof Transportation to complete a number of rulemakingactions targeted to reduce and deter motor vehicletheft. These rulemaking actions established standardsfor selecting high-theft cars and for identifying whichparts of these high-theft cars should be marked withthe vehicle identification number. Future rulemakingsrequired compilation of theft rates for passenger cars,and for insurance companies to provide the FederalGovernment with data on their theft and recoveryexperience.On October 24, 1985, NHTSA published the FederalMotor Vehicle Theft Prevention Standard, 49 CFRPart 541. The purpose of this standard is to reducemotor vehicle theft by assisting law enforcementauthorities trace and recover the parts from stolenvehicles. The standard requires manufacturers toinscribe or attach the vehicle identification number(VIN) onto major parts of vehicles identified by theagency as likely high-theft car lines. This standardbecame effective beginning with the 1987 modelyear and required that selected high-theft car lineshave 12 (two-door models) or 14 (four-door models)of its major component parts-marked with the VIN.Each vehicle in a high-theft line must have its majorparts and major replacement parts marked unless thevehicle line is granted an exemption from the partsmarking requirements. The vehicle can be exemptedif an antitheft device has been installed as standardequipment on the entire line.As a result of an increase in motor vehicle thefts andassociated crimes, the Anti Car Theft Act of 1992(the 1992 Theft Act) was created. The 1992 TheftAct identified carjackings and owning or operating a“chop shop” as Federal crimes carrying with them stiff28National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationcriminal penalties. The 1992 Theft Act amended theTheft Prevention Standard by extending the Federalparts-marking requirements to include light-duty trucksand multipurpose passenger vehicles (with a grossvehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less). OnDecember 13, 1994, the final rule amending the TheftPrevention Standard was published. This December1994 rulemaking extended the parts-markingrequirements as follows: (a) included multipurposepassenger vehicles and light-duty trucks; (b) listed themajor component parts and replacement parts to bemarked for each of the classes of vehicles such asthe engine, transmission, front/rear bumper, right/leftfront fender, hood, right/left front door, right/left reardoor, sliding or cargo door(s), right/left quarter panel(passenger cars), right/left-side assembly (MPVs),pickup box, and/or cargo box (light-duty trucks), reardoors, decklid or hatchback and tailgate; and (c)established a new median theft rate (3.5826) for allpassenger motor vehicles. This amendment becameeffective beginning with MY 1997 vehicles.On August 28, 1985, NHTSA published theProcedures for Selecting Lines to Be Covered bythe Theft Prevention Standard, 49 CFR Part 542.This August 1985 regulation established proceduresto determine which passenger motor vehicle lines(passenger cars only) are covered by the TheftPrevention Standard. These procedures requireautomobile manufacturers to provide NHTSA withinformation necessary to select whether a new vehicleintroduced for sale into the United States is likely tobe a high-theft line and subject to the parts-markingrequirements. On April 26, 1994, this regulation wasamended to apply to all passenger cars, multipurposepassenger vehicles, and light-duty trucks (rated at6,000 pounds gross vehicle weight or less).On September 8, 1987, NHTSA published theregulation titled Exemption from the Vehicle TheftPrevention Standard, 49 CFR Part 543. Thisregulation encourages the installation of antitheftdevices as standard equipment in factory-deliveredmotor vehicles. This rule allows for exemption2009/2010 Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide 29
from the parts-marking requirements of the TheftPrevention Standard. A manufacturer may petition forexemption of a
Vehicle Theft Prevention Quick Reference Guide for the Law Enforcement Community will continue to provide comprehensive information for vehicle lines through MY 2010. Since the parts-marking requirements have been extended to include all passenger cars, all multipurpose passenger vehicles (with a gross vehicle weight rating of 6,000 pounds or less), all light-duty trucks (with a gross vehicle .
