SB 484

Subject: X12 Alternator Cable Support Bracket Shim Retrofit
Field Change Program:
Field Campaign
Coach Section:
07- Electrical
FCP Number:
Revision:
484
A
P/N:
07-10-0023
Date:
09/17/2020
Type:
Product Integrity
Application:
Coach Model
Model Year
VIN
D45CRT-LE
2019
81015, 81016, 81038
J4500
2020
68536, 69195, 69367, 69371, 69372, 69376 - 69378, 69382 69391, 69393 - 69395, 69431, 69436 - 69440, 69469, 69470,
69529 - 69541, 69554 - 69555, 69557, 69559 - 69571, 69574 69576, 69579 - 69587, 69591 - 69651, 69653 - 69658, 69661 69664, 69669 - 69696, 69698 - 69703, 69707 - 69745, 69747 69767, 69771 - 69779, 69783 - 69792, 69795 - 69802, 69805 69811, 69814 - 69820, 69826 - 69833, 69836 - 69840, 69847 69868, 69871, 69872, 69875 - 69885, 69889 - 69891
This field campaign does not necessarily apply to all the above-mentioned coaches.
The owners of the coaches affected by this field campaign will be advised by a letter
indicating the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of each applicable coach.
Read this entire procedure before beginning work.
Use Safe Shop Practices at All Times.
To avoid personal injury:
a. Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn. Safety glasses and
protective gloves are required for working with DEF Fluid.
b. Turn the main battery disconnect switch to the OFF position.
c. Ensure that both the front and the rear wheels are chocked.
d. Position the ENGINE RUN and ENGINE START switches on the engine
compartment remote control box to the OFF position.
e. Allow enough time for components to cool down prior to working in the engine
compartment.
FCP 484
X12 Alternator Cable Support Bracket Shim Retrofit
1.0 Description
Customer complaint:
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) has become aware that, on certain J4500 and D45CRTLE, coaches equipped with Cummins X12 engine, the top alternator power and ground
cables may potentially come in contact with the edge of the clamp mounting bracket.
Cause:
The support bracket is out of specification.
Corrective action:
MCI recommends owners of the affected coaches have the following procedure
performed to add a shim between the mounting bracket and the clamp.
2.0 Material requirements
ITEM
PART NO
QTY U/M
DESCRIPTION
1
07-10-2327
1
Spacer- Bracket assy, Alt. Top, Gnd and
Pwr Cable
EA
3.0 Special tools
Adhesive Loctite 243, MCI P/N: 23-02-0088.
4.0 Procedure
Open the engine door and locate the clamp securing the top alternator ground and power
cables.
Clamp securing the
top alternator cables
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Loosen the bolt securing the clamp. Ensure not to remove the bolt completely.
Loosen the bolt
Apply Loctite 243, MCI P/N: 23-02-0088, on the exposed threads.
Apply Loctite 243,
23-02-0088
Insert the shim between the mounting bracket and clamp. Re-tighten the bolt and torque
it to 80 inch-lbs.
Insert the shim and retighten the bolt. Torque
the bolt to 80 In-Lb
Motor Coach Industries Ltd.
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FCP 484
X12 Alternator Cable Support Bracket Shim Retrofit
5.0 Field Change Program Conditions:
The part required for this change will be supplied without charge.
A labor allowance of 0.5 hours will be granted for the rework.
This labor allowance will be credited to your MCI Fleet Support Parts Account on receipt
of the attached “MCI Field Change Program Verification Form” and a “Warranty Claim
Form” as detailed in your Owner Warranty manual to MCI’s Warranty department. A “MCI
Field Change Program Verification Form” needs to be submitted for each VIN affected.
Photocopy the attached “MCI Field Change Program Verification Form” as required for
the number of affected coaches in your fleet.
This program will end on September 16, 2021.
Motor Coach apologizes for any inconvenience resulting from this campaign but urges
you to implement this change as soon as possible.
Sincerely,
Motor Coach Industries
Motor Coach Industries Ltd.
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FCP 484
X12 Alternator Cable Support Bracket Shim Retrofit
5.1 MCI FIELD CHANGE PROGRAM (FCP) VERIFICATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
CUSTOMER NAME:
____________________________________________________
(PLEASE PRINT)
FCP INFORMATION – ONE FORM PER UNIT
FCP#: _________
Coach Model ___________
COACH SERIAL #:
Model Year _______________
DATE COMPLETED __ / __ /____
(At least the last 5 digits)
MILEAGE:
IMPORTANT: TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ANY ALLOWABLE LABOR CHARGES, THIS
VERIFICATION FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO MCI UPON COMPLETION OF THE
FCP.
SUBMITTED BY: (Please Print)
______________________________________________________
DATE
__ / __ /____
TITLE: (Please Print) _____________________________________________
SIGNATURE:
________________________________________________________________
COMMENTS:
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X12 Alternator Cable Support Bracket Shim Retrofit
FAX TO: 800-360-8886
Mail or fax the completed limited warranty claim form and verification form to MCI’s
warranty department, or photocopy and mail to:
MCI Fleet Support
Attn: Warranty Department
7001 Universal Coach Drive Louisville, KY 40258
Fax Number 1-800-360-8886
To receive credit for the hours used to complete this task. Contact the MCI Fleet Support
Technical Center at 1-800-241-2947 for any further information.
Motor Coach Industries Ltd.
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