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2024 MCI J3500

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Service bulletins

10 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.

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.

TSIB 25-09

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions to verify security of interior REI brand monitors on affected coaches.

TSIB 25-08

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

MCI noticed that some customers operating in severe duty environments were experiencing the exterior U-Joints of the lower steering shaft binding due to corrosion. Because of this, MCI has developed a new re-greaseable U-Joint service kit (NF PN: 6505981) to replace the existing greased for life U-Joint on lower steering shafts. Rework instruction and preventive maintenance guide are provided below. Following this procedure and preventive maintenance will increase the life of MCI lower steering shafts.

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.

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