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NHTSA ID Number: 10201840

Manufacturer Communication Number: SP21-309

TSB/Document Date: 2021-10-04


Summary

SNOW CHAIN SYSTEM – LOOSE FITTINGS


SP21-309

Special Bulletin
Date

Expiration

Release

Page

09.2021

09.2023

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First Release .

09-07-2021
SNOW CHAIN SYSTEM – LOOSE FITTINGS

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DESCRIPTION
On the vehicles involved, perform the following corrective measures.
MODEL YEAR(S) AND VEHICLES INVOLVED
NOTICE TO SERVICE CENTERS
Verify vehicle eligibility by checking warranty bulletin status with SAP or via ONLINE WARRANTY
SYSTEM available on Service / Warranty tab of PrevosteBay logo website.
VIN

Model

X3-45 Commuter
Model Year: 2021

Writer: EL

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4RKJ33498M9737768
4RKJ3349XM9737769
4RKJ33496M9737770
4RKJ33498M9737771
4RKJ3349XM9737772
4RKJ33491M9737773
4RKJ33493M9737774
4RKJ33495M9737775
4RKJ33497M9737776
4RKJ33499M9737777
4RKJ33490M9737778
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4RKJ33499M9737780
4RKJ33490M9737781
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4RKJ33495M9737792

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4RKJ33499M9737830
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SP21-309

Special Bulletin
Date
09.2021

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Expiration

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This bulletin does not necessarily apply to all the above-mentioned vehicles, some vehicles may have been modified
before delivery.

MATERIAL NEEDED
Order the following parts:
Part No.

Description

Qty

501159

FITTING A 90 SW 1/4PMX#6JM

4

507033

WASHER, BOUND SEAL

4

Other parts that may be required:
Part No.
680098

Description
LOCTITE 567 THREAD SEALANT

NOTE
Material can be obtained through regular channels.

REQUIRED TOOLS

Writer: EL

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METRIC OPEN END WRENCH SET

CURVED JAW VISE PLIERS

RATCHET AND SOCKET SET – SAE

TORQUE WRENCH AND METRIC SOCKET SET

Writer: EL

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PROCEDURE

DANGER
Park vehicle safely, apply parking brake, stop the engine. Prior to working on the vehicle, set the
ignition switch to the OFF position and trip the main circuit breakers equipped with a trip button. On
Commuter type vehicles, set the battery master switch (master cut-out) to the OFF position.
Lockout & Tag out (LOTO) must be performed during set-up, maintenance or repair activities. Refer to
your local procedure for detailed information regarding the control of hazardous energy.

1. Drain the accessory air tank. It is
equipped with a drain cock underneath
the tank. Drain tank by turning cock
counterclockwise.

FIGURE 1: ACCESSORY AIR TANK FOUND ABOVE THE
SECONDARY AIR TANK JUST BEHIND THE FRONT AXLE

2. Locate the snow chain system on the
inner side of the drive axle wheels.

FIGURE 2

Writer: EL

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3. Identify the two hoses shown on the
image for later reinstallation. Add a label
for the CYLINDER CAP hose and another
label for the CYLINDER SIDE hose.
4. Disconnect the two pneumatic hoses from
the 90° fittings shown.
5. Do the same on the other cylinder.

FIGURE 3

CURB SIDE CYLINDER
6. Remove both restriction fittings along with
washer and the 90° fitting.
Restriction 0.9 mm
Warning: size is specific to curb side
restriction fittings and is identified with a
groove!

FIGURE 4

Writer: EL

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CURB SIDE CYLINDER
7. On both fitting assemblies, replace the
existing 90° fitting with the new 90° fitting
501159.
Apply Loctite 567 Thread sealant on the
NPT threads

Tighten by hand first then add 1 ½ turn

Figure 5

CURB SIDE CYLINDER
8. Reinstall the new fitting assemblies on the
cylinder along with new washer 507033.

tighten fittings to 16 lbf-ft

Figure 6

9.

While holding the cylinder end cap with
curved jaw vise pliers, tighten the fitting to
16 lbf-ft.

Figure 7

STREET SIDE CYLINDER
Writer: EL

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10. Repeat steps 6-9 for the street side
cylinder.
Restriction 0.6 mm
Warning: NO groove on street side
restriction fittings

11. Reinstall the hoses on both cylinders.
Tighten the fitting using two open end
wrench.
Tighten by hand first then add 120° turn

FIGURE 8

Figure 9

12. Start the vehicle and allow the Accessory
system to reach normal pressure. Check
for air leaks using soapy water.

Writer: EL

SP21-309

Special Bulletin
PARTS / WASTE DISPOSAL

Date

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Discard waste according to applicable environmental regulations (Municipal/State [Prov.]/ Federal)

ESTIMATED TIME
The time required to perform this special bulletin is approximately 1/2 hour.
OTHER
VBC Bulletin

N/A

Fail Code

12.00

Defect Code

09

Syst. Cond

B

Causal Part

501695

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Writer: EL

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