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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.
251030 Battery email
A consumer notification indicating one of New Flyer's battery suppliers is exiting the market.
TSIB 25-07
This Bulletin is being issued due to New Flyer & MCI have received reports that customers are re-torquing high-voltage (HV) connections during preventative maintenance inspections as outlined in the Preventive Maintenance section of the Service or Maintenance manual. This Bulletin reminds operators that the inspection procedure is visual only and does not require retorque unless the witness marks indicate the fasteners have loosened.
TSIB 25-04
This Technical Service Information Bulletin has been issued to remind customers that fill pressure must not exceed 25 psi to avoid injury or damage components during filling and deaeration of the ESS Battery Thermal Management System.
ITS61250
Instruction to Service for updating ESS drains, remove internal mechanism, re-install and add duckbill. Remove the ESS breather, extract the internal mechanism, remove the three desiccant bags and reinstall the breather. 6 string buses.
ITS61089
Service instruction to verify welds on PEM mounts.
IST-60523
ITS was issued to correct the orientation of HV contactors. Incorrect orientation can lead to premature failure
TSIB 22-08
New Flyer has issued Technical Service Information Bulletin (TSIB) 22-08, providing for the application of silicone paste onto overhead charging rails to inhibit water from collecting on the rails
ITS60372
This Instruction to Service describes how to remove and replace the circuit breakers for a Valeo coolant pump installed on specifically equipped buses.
ITS60381
This Instruction to Service describes how to install a reminder decal for the SDS panel retaining lanyard on specifically equipped buses.
ITS60309
This Instruction to Service describes the procedure of removing the Comotech windshield wiper motors and replacing them with Sprague windshield wiper motors on specifically equipped buses.
ITS60282
This Instruction to Service described the retrofit procedure for new spiral groove anti-sway bar mounting bushings.
ITS59239
This instruction to service describes how to inspect specifically equipped vehicles for SDS Window components and function, and how to rework these components if required. The "SDS Window" is a maintenance access panel designed to look like a side window.
ITS59216
This technical service instruction describes how to remove and replace SDS Window strike pins and remove additional seals if present. The "SDS Window" is a maintenance access panel designed to look like a side window.
ITS59084
This is a technical instruction describing how to replace the soon to be obsolete Siemens charge controller and replace it with a CPAC WCCM (wireless charge controlling module).
ITS59008
Technical Instruction describing how to replace the master service disconnect (MSD) on specific electrical systems.
ITS59023
Technical Instruction describing how to replace the master service disconnect (MSD) on specific electrical systems.
ITS59014
Technical Instruction describing how to replace the master service disconnect (MSD) on specific electrical systems
ITS59021
Technical Instruction describing how to replace the master service disconnect (MSD) on specific electrical systems.
ITS58959
Technical Instruction on how to rewire Battery Disconnect Units (BDU) sequence, to match battery manufactures guidelines.
ITS58960
Technical Instruction on how to rewire Battery Disconnect Units (BDU) sequence, to match battery manufactures guidelines.
ITS58961
Technical Instruction on how to replace the secondary cover on the DC charge rail box.
ITS58926
Technical Instruction describing the DC charge rail and COM box lid replacement and inspection requirement
ITS58940
Technical Instruction describing how to check the polarity on the auxiliary electric heater HV cable assembly
190524-115466
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to correct the requirement to manually cycle the rear doors open and closed before operating the bus.
200508-116387
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program change - to resolve several issues and incorporate several improvements related to the XALT battery systems installed on specific on Battery Electric buses.
ITS58933
Technical Instruction describing how to install a magnetic proximity switch target bracket for the curb-side charging access panel.
ITS58932
Technical Instruction describing how to reprogram the CM0711 gateway module
ITS58912
Technical Instruction describing the DC charge rail box power cable replacement.
ITS58911
Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit new shock absorber dust covers, height sensor and harness assembly for optional leveling systems on 2 and 3 axle vehicles. (Supersedes ITS58860)
ITS58884
Technical Instruction to Rework Front Forward Mud Flap, to reduce exterior airflow through the front door ramp assembly.
ITS58874
Technical Instruction describing the inspection procedures for the high voltage systems on a battery electric bus.
ITS58872
Technical Instruction describing how to retrofit "D" shaped anti-sway bar mounting bushings and hardware
SMB189
Service Manual Bulletin - Update to high voltage safety procedures, specifically Lockout/Tagout, de-energizing and re-energizing procedures for both battery electric and fuel cell buses.
ITS58770
Technical Service Instruction Describing How to Cap Charger Wakeup Input Wire and Install New Vansco Multiplex Program
ITS58774
Technical Service Instruction Describing How to Rewire TRW Steering Column to Provide a Memory Power Circuit. - The addition of the switch ensures that the TRW Steering System maintains its calibration in the event of a power disruption.
SMB186
Service Manual Bulletin providing revised, corrected or additional information for the Preventive Maintenance on buses specifically equipped with a Powerex direct drive air compressor.
SMB188
Service Manual Bulletin provides revised information for the Preventive Maintenance on specifically equipped vehicles with the Powerex belt driven air compressor.
SMB187
Service Manual Bulletin which stresses the need for safety when performing maintenance on the high voltage systems on your New Flyer vehicle.
ITS58698
Instruction to Service describing how to install proximity switch sensors on curbside and streetside electrical charging access panels.
SMB185
Service Manual Bulletin describing a modification to the lubrication procedure for the Energy Storage System (ESS) battery coolant filter replacement, during normal preventative maintenance schedule.
ITS-58639
Technical Instruction Describing How to Retrofit the Air Compressor Snorkel Air Intake System.
ITS58657
Technical Instruction describing how to add acrylic tape to seal the Energy Storage System (ESS) covers.
SSM74375
Air leak from the right hand camshaft cover assembly due to a split diaphragm within the pressure control valve. Any of the following DTCs (indicating an air intake system leak) could be stored in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) ? P2187, P2189, P0505, P0507.
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.