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2021 NEW FLYER XE40
Service bulletins
28 bulletinsTechnical 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 25-07
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
ITS61281
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instructions to adjust certain cantilever mounted seats and adjust them to proper height.
TSIB 25-04
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
ITS61289
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instructions to update OVHD HV charge box contactors to replace the existing GIGAVAC ones with new RINCON contactors.
ITS61268
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instruction to Service to update vehicles with ELFA 3 to provide improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs, Battery Data Recorder (BDR) capabilities, and streamlined flashing processes.
ITS61250
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
ITS61123
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instruction to Service for updating the battery program on certain ELFA3 buses for Improved BMS response to overcharging and other functional safety mechanisms, more robust detection of failure modes through DTCs, improving Battery Data Recorder (BDR) capabilities, streamlined flashing processes, and logic improvements for better integration with application.
TSIB 22-13 Rev B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin increasing the torque value of a joint in a double-tilt steering column spline shaft.
ITS61089
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service instruction to verify welds on PEM mounts.
ITS60888
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instruction to Service ITS60888 to improve sealing in the S/S HV charge box.
ITS60853
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instruction to Service 60853 to rework a ground cable for the DC link distribution box.
ITS-60815
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instructions to Service to install upgraded ESS drain valves - 5 string system.
ITS-60816
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instruction to Service to install enhanced ESS drain valves - 6 string system.
ITS60641
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instructions and PNs to install an improved Battery Thermal Management System fill decal.
ITS60656
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Instructions to add a secondary O-ring to certain high voltage cables for improved sealing properties.
ITS60598
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some standard grade electric buses have experienced nuisance tripping of the motor inverter fuse. This ITS provides instructions to upgrade the fuse
ITS-60756
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
On certain buses, mounting rivnuts for securing the ESS and inverter rack may have insufficient crimping. ITS-60756 provides instructions for checking/correcting the rivnut crimping as required.
IST-60523
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ITS was issued to correct the orientation of HV contactors. Incorrect orientation can lead to premature failure
TSIB 22-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
ITS60480
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Technical Instruction describing how to inspect, remove and replace the side console lamp if required.
ITS60418
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This technical instruction describes how to replace dust covers and seal and protect the harnesses associated with the Smart Rider suspension leveling system for buses with components only installed on the front axle.
ITS60373
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Instruction to Service describes how to remove and repalce the circuit breaker for the Valeo coolant pump installed on specifically equipped buses.
ITS60289
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Instruction to Service descripes the procedure to retrofit the shims behind anti-sway bar mounting bushings.
ITS60282
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This Instruction to Service described the retrofit procedure for new spiral groove anti-sway bar mounting bushings.
ITS59258
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This instruction to service describes how to upgrade the DICO module speed signal pull down resistor on specifically equipped vehicles.
ITS59239
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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.
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