2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour TSBs
35 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories
Categories
Pre-Delivery & Maintenance
20 bulletinsImportant Campaign Information Letter for Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance TBB.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Open recall and Field service Campaigns report send out to Dealers, General Managers, Service managers and warranty...
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managers
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.
Revision to a Warranty Policy Letter announcing the One Stop Supplier Extended Program Launch.
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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.
Warranty Policy Letter announcing the One Stop Supplier Extended Program Launch.
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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.
Warranty Policy letter announcing service locations have 90 calendar days from delivery to open a repair order which...
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Identifies and addresses discrepancies from the sales order.
WARRANTY INFORMATION LETTER for coverage validation
WARRANTY POLICY LETTER- Hold disposition for Parts has been eliminated
Warranty Policy Letter- To assist customers and the service network regarding the Aftermarket Parts Limited Parts...
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Warranty (Parts Warranty).
Communication to assist the field with service vibration issues on DTNA vehicles
Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes
Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
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).
Other
3 bulletinsThomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Minotour Identifier
PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure
TBB FL761 - Revised Bulletin
Body & Paint
3 bulletinsService 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.
Service Solution for TBB Minotour Entrance Door seal gap.
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This Service Solution is provided to assist Dealers/Customers in resolving the issue of gaps in the Entrance door on the hinge side.
Service Bulletin for paint finish standards.
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Delfleet One has been added for aftermarket use. This version replaces service bulletin dated May 5, 2017.
Software & Calibration
2 bulletinsThomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update
Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.
Steering
1 bulletinTech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
Fuel System
1 bulletinWarranty 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.
Lighting
1 bulletinWarranty 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).
Electrical
1 bulletinService 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 bulletinService 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 bulletinService 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 bulletinDTNA 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.