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2021 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 TSBs

123 Technical Service Bulletins across 15 categories

Engine

23 bulletins
11033083

Service Solution for A22-82459-000 Wiper Motor Wiring Connector Pinned Wrong (305)

11025890

Revised Emission Recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label

11025887

Revised Emission Recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label

11013222

Revised emissions recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label

11013208

Revised emissions recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label

11008508

Service Solution for Detroit Successful Regen Reference for GHG17 DD Engines

11005481

Emission Recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label

11005474

Emission Recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label

11005460

Emission Recall for FCCC Clean Idle Label

10253878

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

10198598

Service Solution for TBB C2 with DD5 engine for low dash heat.

10194967

TechTalk Discussion dd5 oil leak

10193734

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on MY2020 DD5 Engine Updates

10193726

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

10193719

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on ESC on C2 with PSI LPG Engine and Hydraulic Brakes

10193698

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on DD5 Piston Standardization

10193579

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Detroit Engine Up-Rate Capabilities

10191853

Tech Talk discussion on DD5 oil leak.

10187900

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Resources: Exploded View DD Platform and DT12 Posters.

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Detroit's TechComm team created visual aids for the network and released exploded view posters for DD platform engines. In early 2021, Detroit added multiple DT12 posters.

10176258

Warranty Information Letter for a Warranty Service Replacement Engine Program Clarification.

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Detroit established the Warranty Service Replacement Engine Program to support an unrepairable catastrophic engine failure due to manufacturing defect. To improve understanding and utilization of the program, DTNA is clarifying eligibility and engine returns.

10173907

Warranty Information Letter for Warranty Long Block Program Change.

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The Detroit Reman Long Block Program has expanded. The expansion reduces complexity in ordering reman engines and promotes stocking reman engines to meet uptime commitments.

10172739

Service Information Bulletin for Cylinder Block Porosity Repair for DD5 and DD8 egnines.

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Use this procedure to repair oil leaks caused by cylinder block porosity. The low oil pressure, cast areas of the cylinder block can be repaired using this method. J-B Weld is the recommended two-part epoxy for this repair.

10172148

Technical Service Letter for DD Platform Heavy Duty, Metal in the Oil and Oil Filter.

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Some engine component failures can cause metallic debris to circulate throughout the engine lubrication system. Although the oil filter will capture most of this debris, some debris may enter the clean side of the lubrication system during oil filter bypass. Detroit has created a lubrication system cleaning and flushing procedure to address this problem.

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

19 bulletins
11017538

Service Solution for DEF Header Service Replacement Additional Parts (293)

11014791

Service Solution for C2 Low tone in the ICU

10251202

Important Campaign Information letter for FL974 - Revised Bulletin & Population

10193696

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Allison 7 Year Warranty

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.

10181760

Thomas Built Bus Service Bulletin for When troubleshooting powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool.

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As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle powernet issues.

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

10172579

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

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managers.

10172547

Warranty Policy Letter explaining the Warranty Department is aligning with the frame rail repair policy, published in...

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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.

10172025

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

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managers

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.

Software & Calibration

14 bulletins
11010148

Service Solution for EB2 MCC Controller Update, Intellipark Keep-Awake

10193736

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on National Drivers Seat Update

10193735

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Jouley Warranty Update

10193722

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on 12V Outlets Update

10193702

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Data Book Update

10193699

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on LPG Update

10193697

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Lettering Update

10193687

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Cummins 6.7L Update - Radiator

10193682

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Freedman Seating Update

10193677

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Slide n Click Update

10193600

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on ESC Update Saf-T-Liner C2

10187835

Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available.

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Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.11 or 8.12 may upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.13 at no cost. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.

10177691

OEM and distributor announcement for DiagnosticLink 8.12 (Build 4527) was made available.

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All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.

10176790

Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12.

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On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.12 will be made available for download from the ordering system. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.xx can upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.12 at no cost. All DTNA service shops are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.

Electrical

12 bulletins
10251200

Revised Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage.

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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.

10249516

Emissions Recall: Cummins DEF Sensor Shortage

10225494

Thomas Built Buses Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps.

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Some customers experience separation of the diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) lines from the connection ports in extreme cold temperatures. To prevent this, a process was developed to secure the lines with wire ties. A new reinforcement cap has been developed to simplify this process at the DEF connection fittings.

10193685

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Alternator Update C2

10189336

Service Solution for eB2 High Voltage Relay.

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The High Voltage relay is currently rated as an IP65. While mounted in a dry location, some customer may want the added benefits of an IP67 rated module. An IP67 rated version of the high voltage relay is now available and is being offered as a product update at no charge for applicable vehicles.

10189319

Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags.

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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.

10187601

Service Solution for 8.8L Aft Fuel Harness Update.

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The aft fuel system harness may not be built per the schematic. This issue will not have any operability related issues. It is simply updating the harness to allow it to match how the schematic is drawn.

10187592

Customer Advisory Letter for C2 School Bus Aft Fuel System Harness Update.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis has determined that the aft fuel system wiring harness on C2 School Buses may not have been built as the schematic indicates. The vehicle should be inspected. If the harness is found to have been incorrectly built, it will be repaired.

10187444

Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.

10185900

Service Solution for eB2 Product Updates & Enhancements.

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Certain early production eB2 buses may complain of an intermittent amber colored battery light flickering or illuminating for no reason. A new software update for the EV controller has been developed to correct this issue. Additionally, durability testing has determined that a crack could form in the coolant pump mounting bracket. A reinforcement brace has been designed to reduce the risk of this crack forming.

10172554

Thomas Built Buses 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.

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.

Body & Paint

11 bulletins
11017540

Service Solution for Windshield Stress Crack Info only

10193744

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on RH 3 POS Switch for Electric Operated Entrance Door

10193733

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

10193723

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

10193721

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Defender Electric Crossing Arm

10193713

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Auto Reversing Door Update C2

10193587

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Manual Entrance Door

10189347

Customer Advisory Letter for Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley Electric Bus Dash Panel Updates.

10187443

Warranty Information Letter for Body Builder/Truck Equipment Manufacturer Demonstration Program.

10186642

Tech Talk discussion on Zonar Door Signal.

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.

Other

10 bulletins
11023660

My Communications for UFI 0-Ring Announcement

11010186

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

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Clean Truck Check.

10199357

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

10193757

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Introducing Saf-T-Liner C2 Jouley

10193743

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Lettering Changes - Notification

10193727

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on C2 Backup Camera Package Changes

10193716

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Power Outlet

10193676

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Next Generation PV360

10193650

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on New Standard C2 Black Grille

10193611

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Equipment Change

Fuel System

9 bulletins
11013798

Important Campaign Information letter for FL997 Emissions Recall - Revised Bulletin/Population

11011076

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

11008498

Important Campaign Information for FL997 Emissions Recall Campaign Suspended

10190551

Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown.

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The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.

10177692

Technical Service Letter for EPA10, GHG14, GHG17 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Compatibility.

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Note: This document supersedes 14 TS-25 and 15 TS-8. Detroit Diesel has determined that some, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are compatible in pairs and or can be mixed together within EPA10 and GHG14 Systems. For 1-BOX and Two-Box Configuration Aftertreatment Systems (ATS), this is only possible when the filters are used in accordance with Tables 1 and 2 shown below. All other DPFs, NOT mentioned below, are NOT compatible.

10177690

Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional is...

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available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.

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.

10172649

Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 3 for DiagnosticLink 8.11 Standard and Professional will be...

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available for download from the Detroit Diesel server.

10172136

Customer Service Announcement saying that Service Pack (SP) 2 for Diagnostic Link 8.11 Standard and Professional will be...

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available for download from the Detroit Diesel server.

Lighting

5 bulletins
11024971

Producat Awareness Bulletin for Saf-T-Liner C2 Headlamp Updates

10177657

Customer Service Announcement for DiagnosticLink Software Update Reminder.

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Due to various software changes and fixes, vehicles will require DiagnosticLink 8.12 to perform functional programming. Failure to use this version may cause errors, incomplete programming, and poor vehicle performance. Because of this, all DiagnosticLink 8.09 installed versions will be disabled as of Thursday, July 23, 2020.

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).

10174052

Warranty Policy Letter for Handling Change: Over the Counter Aftermarket Parts Replacement Program.

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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.

10170856

Customer Service Announcement reminding service locations to update their DiagnosticLink software.

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To maintain access to the Detroit server, all DiagnosticLink computers must be updated with the current version of DiagnosticLink software. all DiagnosticLink 8.08 installed versions will be disabled as of Tuesday, January 28, 2020.

Brakes

5 bulletins
10222236

Revised Field Service Campaign for FCCC School Bus Chassis Park Brake Alarm.

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On certain vehicles, the park brake alarm software parameter may be disabled. With a disabled park brake alarm, if the driver turns off the ignition without setting the park brake, the park brake alarm may fail to emit an audible sound. REVISION: Due to a software parameter change that was not updated at the host, the SF633 repair provided during August 2021 through August 2022 was not adequate. The host has been updated and the repair will now rectify the issue. SF633 has been re-released with a new termination date of September 30, 2023.

10222221

Important Campaign Information Letter for SF633 Revised Bulletin.

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This letter is to inform you that a revised bulletin for Field Service SF633 FCCC School Bus Chassis Park Brake Alarm is available on DTNAConnect. REVISION: Due to a software parameter change that was not updated at the host, the SF633 repair provided during August 2021 through August 2022 was not adequate. The host has been updated and the repair will now rectify the issue. SF633 has been re-released with a new termination date of September 30, 2023.

10200612

Field Service Campaign for FCCC School Bus Chassis Park Brake Alarm.

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On certain vehicles, the park brake alarm software parameter may be disabled. With a disabled park brake alarm, if the driver turns off the ignition without setting the park brake, the park brake alarm may fail to emit an audible sound.

10193742

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Axial Mounted Air Disc Brake Caliper for Saf-T-Liner C2

10183318

Customer Advisory Letter for C2 Rear Brake Chamber Interference with optional Insta-chain.

Hybrid & EV

4 bulletins
10185930

Customer Advisory Letter for EV School Bus Product Updates.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis has developed some product enhancements and improvements for certain eB2 School Busses which include software updates and adding a coolant pump mounting bracket.

10185901

Service Solution for TBB and Freightliner EB2 Electric Bus Charging troubleshooting.

10185687

Warranty Information Letter for Proterra Electric Powertrain Extended Warranty on TBB Electric Vehicles and FCCC Electric School Bus Chassis.

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Please be aware that for TBB electric vehicles and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) electric school bus chassis specd with a Proterra electric powertrain, extended warranty coverage will be offered by Proterra, not DTNA.

10184784

Warranty Information Letter for announcing that TBB has developed a new pre-delivery inspection (PDI) form specific to electric vehicles.

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For TBB electric vehicles, service locations must use the TBB PDI Form for Electric Vehicles (WAR409).

Suspension

3 bulletins
10193684

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Suspension Auto-Reversing Door

10193679

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Hendrickson Tapered Leaf Springs

10184787

Thomas Built Buses Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring.

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Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed.

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
11027493

Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging

10193738

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Heater Hose Changes

Steering

2 bulletins
11020273

Parts Bulletin for Tie Rod Assembly Part Breakdown

10180350

Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
10193741

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Hankook DH37 Drive Tire/ Spare Tire

10193720

Thomas Built Buses Product Awareness Bulletin on Alcoa Wheel Update C2

Transmission

2 bulletins
10184029

Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing.

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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.

10183988

Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing.

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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.