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2020 Thomas Built Buses Minotour TSBs

35 Technical Service Bulletins across 11 categories

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

20 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.

10171359

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.

10170299

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.

10168036

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.

10166801

WARRANTY INFORMATION LETTER for coverage validation

10166799

WARRANTY POLICY LETTER- Hold disposition for Parts has been eliminated

10166512

Warranty Policy Letter- To assist customers and the service network regarding the Aftermarket Parts Limited Parts...

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Warranty (Parts Warranty).

10164617

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

10164438

Warranty Policy Letter to communicate Detroit Return Changes

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).

Other

3 bulletins
10193619

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Minotour Identifier

10164616

PowerNet Assessment Tool Repair Procedure

10163488

TBB FL761 - Revised Bulletin

Body & Paint

3 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.

10171851

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.

10168038

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 bulletins
10193702

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update

10164368

Warranty Information Letter updated to communicate warranty system updates.

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.

Lighting

1 bulletin
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).

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.