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Only the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The VIN is on the lower-left corner of the windshield, the driver-side door jamb, and the vehicle title or registration.

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Every report is built from authoritative U.S. vehicle databases, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall, complaint and 5-Star safety-rating programs and the federal VIN product information catalog. Carchieve authenticates the VIN check digit so you know the identity is genuine.

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NHTSA Service Bulletin 10219552: 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Mcneilus Rear Loader

Official manufacturer communication context for 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 Mcneilus Rear Loader, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.

10219552NHTSA document ID

Manufacturer communicationcommunication type

3affected product rows

90/100quality score

Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.

Quick answer

If you are experiencing repeated failures of the main pressure tube (PN 1137938 or PN 1597692) at or near the welded saddle port and have replaced the tube, McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing offers these instructions for an alternate option to help reduce the repeated failures of the tube. The instructions are to replace the ejector force limited tube (PN 1137935), which attaches to the main pressure tube (PN 1137938 or PN 1597692), with a flexible hose. A flexible hose may allow for less tension on the rigid tube and help reduce frequent failures. A flexible hose 14-16 in length will be required. This flexible hose may be purchased from McNeilus Parts.

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

MakeModelModel yearsBuyer note

McneilusRear Loader2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

McneilusXe Rear Loader2016-2018Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

McneilusXxc Rear Loader2013-2015Ask for service records and run the exact VIN before purchase.

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 10219552?

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

Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.

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