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2021 MCI J4500

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Service bulletins

17 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.

ITS61263

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

ITS to replace the neck fill assembly with a new design which resolves a possible splashback issue at higher fuel flow rates, without the need for fuel tank removal.

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 26-05

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This bulletin introduces an optional product improvement to the A/C compressor drive system for coaches equipped with a Cummins X12. The improved pulley system is available for customers who wish to reduce noise and vibration characteristics and may be installed at the customer’s discretion.

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.

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.

ITS61475

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions to download BCC program (T35-1581) V4.06. This program will allow the Eco-Temp system to properly log A17 code for low suction pressure.

ITS61345

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

The mini fuses in the battery compartment for the condenser may not be enough for certain load conditions.

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 22-04

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Instructions to improve sealing in the front junction box.

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 22-02

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Technical Service Information Bulletin is a supplemental reminder to all MCI owners/operators of vehicles which are affected by the Cummins Equipment Recall 21E-099 and MCI Vehicle recall 21V-971.

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.

SB 485

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

This Service Bulletin informs affected owners that the A/C compressor on certain J4500 coaches are making excessive noise and vibration which may result in vibration transferred to the coach frame, possibly resulting in noise and passenger discomfort and that the A/C compressor belt should be replaced. MCI is providing parts at no cost to the customer.

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