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2018 MCI J3500

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Service bulletins

16 bulletins

Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.

TSIB 26-07

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin is to provide instructions for clearing DTC 1067 FMI 7 (Pressure Sensor Not Calibrated) and FMI 11 (Primary and Secondary Circuit Pressure Sensor (PS1/PS2) Plausibility Error - BS Pressure), when required to prevent the loss of Adaptive Cruise Control functionality and the illumination of a warning indicator.

ITS61078

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions to remove DEF sensor bypass calibration from engine ECM and new sensor installation AR - 22inch DEF tank

TSIB 26-04

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSIB is to inform customers the recommended steering axle cleaning/greasing instructions to prevent damage on axle components due to displacement of grease from the bearings, lubrication reduction and accelerate wear for coaches with independent front suspension.

ITS61237

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions outlining the steps to replace the existing harness with mini fuses to a more robust design and heavier duty fuses.

TSIB 24-03

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Information to owners showing the proper procedure for checking the oil level in a BITZER HVAC compressor.

TSIB 24-05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin issued to relocate the alternator belt idler pulley and change the belt layout for improved performance.

TSIB 22-12

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MCI has released Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-12 to address concerns with water ingress in remote switch box. The TSIB provides guidance on how to rework the box to inhibit water intrusion and connector corrosion

TSIB 22-03

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Information Bulletin describing the replacement of seating backrest attachment hardware with the addition of a mechanical lock nut on specifically equipped buses manufactured prior to model year 2020.

ITS60421

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Instruction is a description of the inspections and cleaning procedures being recommended by MCI due to the parts shortages which are impacting the repair inspections associated with NHTSA Recall 21V-748. These are the same instructions as outlined in the previously submitted Technical Services Information Bulletin TSIB 22-01 and Technical Instruction ITS60421, except they are specific to those customers operating in extremely corrosive environments.

TSIB 22-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This is an upgrade to Technical Service Information Bulletin TSIB 21-10 issued in January of 2022 which is specific to buses operating in severe duty and or corrosive environments. These bulletins have been issued to recommend interim inspection procedures required every 6000 miles on specifically equipped motor coaches due to global parts shortages and the subsequent delay in available parts to conduct the corrective actions associated with NHTSA Recall 21V-748.

TSIB 21-10

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Service Information Bulletin describes interim inspection procedures required every 6000 miles on specific motor coaches due to the global parts shortage and subsequent delay in available parts to conduct the corrective actions associated with NHTSA Recall 21V-748. Customers were notified of the recall and recommended to download this inspection document from the MCI website.

SB 3145

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Bulletin informs affected owners of the steps to remove the unused Saucon provisional connector, MCI P/N 19-11-2941, located in the front junction box on coaches without a Saucon telematics module.

SB 3139

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Bulletin provides a checklist of actions to perform on a daily, weekly and monthly basis for parked coaches before they are considered ready for driving.

FCP 475

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This service bulletin advises owners of affected vehicles that the throttle pedal sensors may provide intermittent, erratic data and cause the "engine check" light to become illuminated, and how repairs can be made to correct the vehicles.

P03-277

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Procedure outlines the steps to add mechanical fasteners to secure the dual lock tape retaining the lavatory window trim panel.

SB 3128

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Bulletin advises customers facing issues with a low engine oil pan protector profile how to replace it with a new model with higher ground clearance.

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