NHTSA ID Number: 10250585
Manufacturer Communication Number: BS5543E
TSB/Document Date: 2024-02-24
Summary
Battery tray structure cracks due to thin sheet metal.
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
LD82
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
LD82
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
LD82
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
LD82
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
LD82
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
LD82
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
LD82
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
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Maryland Transit Administration - MTA - Maryland
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NQF772001 VERSION 3
SERVICE BULLETIN
BS5543E
FOLLOW YOUR INTERNAL SAFETY PROCEDURES.
CAUTION
Before removing, dismantling or maintaining any electrical component, the electrician should take the
necessary precautions to avoid any risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment. If necessary, mark
all wiring prior to disconnecting, to facilitate reconnection.
PROCEDURE
1.1.
Park the vehicle on an even surface with the transmission on neutral.
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
1.5.
Apply the parking brake and set the master control switch to the stop position.
Set the battery disconnect switch in the battery compartment to the off position.
Locate the battery compartment and access the battery tray.
Release the anchor bolt of the tray and swing it outward, away from the vehicle.
ANCHOR BOLT
Figure 1 - Battery Compartment
1.6.
Inspect battery tray bottom. If no crack is found proceed with Level 1. If tray bottom is cracked, proceed with
Level 2.
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NQF772001 VERSION 3
SERVICE BULLETIN
BS5543E
LEVEL 1 : INSTALL BRACE TO TRAY BOTTOM
Step 1: Torque hinge bolts
1.7.
1.8.
Apply blue loctite to the threads of the hinge bolts and torque all four bolts to 33 Nm.
Apply torque seal to the bolt heads.
Figure 2 - Location of Battery Tray Hinge Bolts
Figure 3 - Line Diagram of Battery Tray Hinge Bolts with Torque
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NQF772001 VERSION 3
SERVICE BULLETIN
BS5543E
Step 2: Installation of Brace to tray bottom
1.9.
Disconnect the batteries.
1.10.
1.11.
1.12.
1.13.
1.14.
Make sure to secure the cables to avoid any risk of creating a short circuit.
Remove the battery bolts and holddowns.
The batteries can be removed from the tray.
Clean dirt and debris from the tray bottom.
Screw the six bolts without any washers in the weld nuts from the under side of the battery tray and snug tight.
Figure 4 - Installation of Bolts Under the Tray
1.15.
Slide the brace in place and screw the serrated nuts down.
Figure 5 - Installation of Brace to Tray Bottom
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NQF772001 VERSION 3
SERVICE BULLETIN
1.16.
BS5543E
Hold the bolts under the tray with a wrench and torque the serrated nuts to 40 Nm.
Figure 6 - Installation of Serrated Nuts
1.17.
Install the batteries, cables and holddowns.
Figure 7 - Installation of Batteries and Cables
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NQF772001 VERSION 3
SERVICE BULLETIN
1.18.
BS5543E
Install the lock nuts without any washer and torque to 7 Nm.
Figure 8 - Installation of Lock Nut
Step 3: Inspection of Support Arm
1.19.
Ensure the support arm makes contact with the bottom of the battery tray.
Figure 9 - Inspection of Support Arm
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NQF772001 VERSION 3
SERVICE BULLETIN
1.20.
1.21.
BS5543E
Adjust the support arm if necessary, using a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to a torque of 33 Nm.
Apply torque seal to the nuts.
Figure 10 - Applying Torque Seal to The Nuts
1.22.
Vehicle is ready for service ❖
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NQF772001 VERSION 3
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TSB/Document ID: BS5543E
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MFR Communication Date: 2024-02-05
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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