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2021 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.

TSIB 26-01

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This TSIB provides information to provide a software update. Some coaches using MCC HVAC Eco-Tempo ECU # 07-10-009 software T35-1581 / V1.04 may be experiencing random fault codes due to MCC software errors.

ITS61079

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

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

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.

ITS61191

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions for relocating the idler pulley and adding a longer belt to improve reliability.

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.

ITS60877

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instruction to Service ITS60877 provides instructions to relocate an impact sensor in baggage bay to reduce nuisance activations.

TSIB 22-04

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions to improve sealing in the front junction box.

ITS60681

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions to replace the wheelchair lift landing block if damaged.

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 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.

TSIB 21-08

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Information Bulletin describing an update to the Preventaive Maintenance requirements for specifically equipped motor coaches with Kiel Avane model passenger seats.

TSIB 21-05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Sevice Information Bulletion is to advise of a part number supersession of the coolant hump hose, MCI PN 6L-8-353, to MCI PN 06-08-2262.

SB 3146

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This service bulletin outlines the steps to add the secondary air filter. The secondary filter can only be used with primary air filter, MCI P/N: 09-03-1858.

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