Vehicle report

2021 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER EFX

Service bulletins

51 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.

TSB-54-029-FTL

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Technical Service Bulletin for Electrical Wiring Modifications for Type DFootwell Heater

SS 582773-TBB

Other

Service Solution for EFX Shock Mount Frame Rail Crack Repair

SS288-TBB

Other

Service Solution for HDX / EFX front lighting replacement

SS295-TBB

Other

Service Solution for Power steering Pump TBB 61280827 replacement with TBB 246122

WI24-019

Warranty Program/Extension

Warranty Information letter for Detroit Line or Line Seal, High Pressure Fuel Injector Standard Repair Time Updates

Cummins B6.7 DEF Header O

Other

Extended Warranty Policy for certain Cummins B6.7 engines for TBB vehicle DEF headers for EPA and CARB Emissions Reporting

CXA_10_17_CARB Truck Chec

Other

CX Advocate for CARB tightening the Readiness Criteria applied to On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) test submissions for the Clean Truck Check.

SS1023366-Detroit

Other

Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines

FL974

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage. REVISION: Some vehicles formerly in Group F have been moved to Group G and have been assigned a new part number as specified in Table 1. An SRT for 'Calibration Code Only: Update or Confirm' has been added, as shown in Table 2, to be used when a new DEF header is not required. There have been some other minor changes to the work instructions and SRT times.

ICI24-006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population

WP21-007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags. DTNA determined that since adopting the AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool (AutoMeter) as the required powernet system tester, not all battery tags have to be retained support Warranty-related claims.

ICI21-004

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information Letter for Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance – TBB.

WI20-014R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize processes. Revisions are in blue font.

PAB007-2021

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on MY2021 Cummins B6.7 Containment Plan

WP20-018R

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. Revisions are in blue. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications. The Alliance/Mascot aftermarket warranty coverage period has not changed: depending on the part, coverage is for one (1) or two (2) years and current parts, labor, and reimbursement policies apply.

WP20-018

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications. The Alliance/Mascot aftermarket warranty coverage period has not changed: depending on the part, coverage is for one (1) or two (2) years and current parts, labor, and reimbursement policies apply.

PAB036-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Lettering Changes - Notification

TechTalk4725

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.

ICI20-022

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer’s location to perform a recall or field service campaign.

WI20-012

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual.

WI20-014

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize processes.

PAB028-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Heater Hose Changes

WI20-011

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit and TBB Parchment Format Update. In the continuing effort to standardize across brands, DTNA is pleased to announce that Detroit Diesel Corporation (Detroit) and Thomas Built Bus (TBB) parchments will be transitioned to the format used for Freightliner, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), and Western Star. DTNA's goal is to improve and align documentation but individual coverages have not changed. Updated parchments, also known as coverage sheets, will be published on a rolling basis.

PAB026-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on National Driver’s Seat Update

SB60-171

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces. The following guidelines are for cleaning and disinfecting commonly touched surfaces on the inside and outside of a vehicle. For best results, follow cleaning and disinfecting procedures fully and consistently. Ensure there is adequate ventilation when using chemicals. NOTICE: Wipe down fragile components carefully to avoid damaging the vehicle.

PAB021-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on “School Bus” Lettering

WI20-008

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online. DTNA is pleased to announce the release of new Warranty-related training videos. The videos provide Warranty content in short instructional videos that are available on demand through the AftermarkeTV Video Channel icon on the Aftermarket Resource Center (ARC) home page.

WP20-006

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers. To promote 24-hour throughput and maximum efficiency, DTNA is adjusting multiple handling policies: Launching a new handling allowance for parts ordered from another Authorized Service Location because the facing Part Distribution Center (PDC) is out of stock Retiring Detroit's Customer First Program

WP20-007

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change. Effective for repair orders opened on or after April 27, 2020, if an Authorized Service Location installed a part which later has a warrantable failure, progressive damage and labor may be covered under the Aftermarket Parts Limited Parts Warranty (Parts Warranty).

WP20-005

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy Letter for Handling Change: Over the Counter Aftermarket Parts Replacement Program. DTNA is pleased to announce that handling will increase to 33% for Misc. Replacement Part type claims filed under the Over the Counter (OTC) Aftermarket Parts Replacement Program.

PAB014-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Defender Composite Stop Arm Changes

PAB012-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on PV360 NS Camera – Type D

03.2020 Campaign

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers.

PAB010-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Buy America Cummins B6.7 Engine

WP20-002

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy, published in DTNA Workshop Manuals, which states that there are very few cases in which welding a heat-treated frame rail is allowed. Therefore, before welding anything on a frame rail, contact the applicable regional service representative for approval.

PAB009-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Roof Top Lettering (Addendum)

02.2020 Campaign

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty managers

PAB007-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on 12V Outlets Update

SB54-290

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness. Use the guidelines in this bulletin to determine if a damaged electrical harness should be repaired or replaced.

WP20-001REV

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Revision to a Warranty Policy Letter announcing the One Stop Supplier Extended Program Launch. The One Stop Supplier Extended Program streamlines the claim filing process because with One Stop Supplier Extended, the service network will file claims for some supplier-supported coverages in OWL. Revisions are in blue.

PAB002-2020

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Power Outlet

WP20-001

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy Letter announcing the One Stop Supplier Extended Program Launch. The One Stop Supplier Extended Program streamlines the claim filing process because with One Stop Supplier Extended, the service network will file claims for some supplier-supported extended coverages in OWL.

PAB048-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update

PAB043-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Lettering Update

WP19-019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Warranty Policy letter announcing service locations have 90 calendar days from delivery to open a repair order which Identifies and addresses discrepancies from the sales order.

PAB042-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Allison 7 Year Warranty

PAB038-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Freedman Seating Update

PAB035-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Slide – n Click Update

PAB033-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Lamp Monitors

PAB022-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on ESC Update EFX and HDX

PAB004-2019

Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Corrosion Protection EFX & HDX

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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.