NHTSA Service Bulletin 10200318: 2017-2019 Altec St Spray Truck
Official manufacturer communication context for 2017-2019 Altec St Spray Truck, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Altec has discovered that certain ST500 and ST600 units built from July 2017 to October 2019 do not have a load rating placard on the outer tubes of the hitch. Overloading the tubes could damage the bumper and/or hitch. Altec requires a placard kit to be installed on each affected unit within 90 days of receipt of this SIL. The placard kit required depends on the unit model. Install the kit upon receipt. This installation is covered under the Altec Warranty Policy and can be performed by Altec, the customer, or the customers warranty provider. Altec will perform the work for free at an Altec facility. If the customer or the customers warranty provider performs the installation, a warranty claim must be submitted to be reimbursed for the cost of the parts and/or labor.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10200318?
Altec has discovered that certain ST500 and ST600 units built from July 2017 to October 2019 do not have a load rating placard on the outer tubes of the hitch. Overloading the tubes could damage the bumper and/or hitch. Altec requires a placard kit to be installed on each affected unit within 90 days of receipt of this SIL. The placard kit required depends on the unit model. Install the kit upon receipt. This.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
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