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2019 Thomas Built Buses Minotour TSBs

38 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

15 bulletins
10187529

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

10187440

Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance.

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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.

10178006

Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance.

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This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customers location to perform a recall or field service campaign.

10177979

Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance.

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In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize processes.

10177838

Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the...

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Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual.

10177648

Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting Cab Surfaces.

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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.

10174376

Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Training Online.

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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.

10174060

Warranty Policy Letter for Handling for Authorized Service Location Part Transfers.

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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

10172025

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

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managers

10171852

Service Solution for MinoTours.

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This Service Solution is provided to report a product improvement in preventing water / dust intrusion in the drivers vestibule area.

10164617

Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles

10164438

Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes

10164436

Warranty Information Letter to announce addition of Thomas Built Bus as a brand with an Authorized Demonstrator Program

10163599

Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.

10163548

Training Solution created by DTNA to provide guidance to customers when searching for service information for components...

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and systems not owned by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

Body & Paint

6 bulletins
10179882

Service Solution for TBB buzzer sounds when either driver's door or the entrance door is open.

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This Service Solution is provided to assist Dealers/Customers in resolving the buzzer sounding when either the driver's door or entrance door is open. With certain options, a diode was inadvertently being removed.

10163486

TBB Minotour Emergency Doors

10158101

Important Campaign Information to Dealers on TBB Minotour Emergency Doors

10158007

SS:1034175 TBB Removing Window Stops from Passenger Windows

10156355

SS:1034175 TBB Removing Window Stops from Passenger Windows

10156344

Important Campaign Information to Dealers on TBB Minotour Emergency Doors

Other

4 bulletins
10164616

PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure

10163488

TBB FL761 - Revised Bulletin

10157999

SS:1034181 TBB AC Testing procedure test Form

10151515

Advance Notice and Dealer Actions ? VIN List

Software & Calibration

3 bulletins
10193702

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update

10164368

Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.

10160771

D19M3 GHG17 Detroit? DD5? Software Reprogramming

Lighting

3 bulletins
10174061

Warranty Policy Letter for Chassis Progressive Damage Policy Change.

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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).

10158100

Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other

10156343

Service Solution: 1033968 TBB Warning Lights, One Side Flashes Faster than the Other

Steering

1 bulletin
10180350

Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10177653

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit and TBB Parchment Format Update.

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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.

Electrical

1 bulletin
10171360

Service Bulletin for Guidelines for Repairing or Replacing an Electrical Harness.

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Use the guidelines in this bulletin to determine if a damaged electrical harness should be repaired or replaced.

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
10170298

Service Solution for Thomas Built Buses Minotours addressing the lack of heat coming from the rear wall heater.

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Adding a booster pump to improve heater coolant flow is now available.

Engine

1 bulletin
10164481

Service Systems Development provided document to service locations on price list reflects current charges to engine...

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horsepower ratings for HDEP and MDEG engine platforms.

Infotainment

1 bulletin
10163620

DTNA Special Tools Group has approved the use of Haweka Axis4000 aftermarket alignment system for use on DTNA products at DTNA service locations.

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The Axis4000 system uses the reference points required by DTNA for precise, accurate, and repeatable measurements. Axis4000 is a sophisticated, user-friendly system that utilizes computer based camera-radio technology and references the center line of the frame for measuring and providing alignment results to DTNA specifications.

Air Bags & Safety

1 bulletin
10154902

Important Campaign Information on FL769 TBB SynTec Seat Frames (Restraint Seats) Recall