eddiem posted:I don't see anything in the document that suggests that this "fix" will be included in future TIUs. Much like the questions I pose, the document doesn't seem to address whether current or future TIUs will have the new parts incorporated, or how the clearly defined issue (by MTH) will be addressed for customers.
Question: At some point did MTH start adding the 10-11-12 mod to all new Rev L TIUs?
As noted, MTH doesn't stock the parts that are required for the new mod.
I know we're talking toy trains here but, if a company defines a problem with one of their products and determines that there is a viable solution to address the problem, I think it is their responsibility to do what is necessary to resolve the manufacturing "defect" - that's what this is, as is clearly obvious in their published documentation provided above.
Maybe they will....additional information required.
MTHRD posted in another thread that going forward all newly manufactured REV. L TIU's will have this update applied.
I have two REV. L TIUs and both have the first mod(ification). Both are working just fine, and after running a scope on them they do not exhibit the problems pointed out in Adrian's other thread. If it ain't broke then why should MTH recall all REV. L TIU's if they are working just fine.
I put this in the same category as the transmission in my wifes new car. Turns out there is a service bulletin on it that states a sensor may fail and cause the car to shift erratically between 1st and 2nd. This is a fix that is only applied if the problem is occurring on the vehicle, not return all units to the dealerships and fix immediately. My truck has about a dozen service bulletins like this that will only be addressed if the failing part is actually failing or it is convenient for the mechanic to replace / repair the part. But I don't expect FORD to take out my transmission and spend hours tearing it apart to address a minor issue of the speedometer jumping from 0 - 5 MPH when accelerating. If something else happens that warrants them to remove and disassemble the transmission, then yes, install the updated part.
My feeling, any REV. L TIU that is return to MTH for any reason should have this fix applied beings that the TIU will be apart and it is handy for a qualified technician to replace the needed parts for almost nothing. If a TIU is suffering from this problem specifically, MTH should repair it at no cost. I don't believe that every TIU should be returned and this expected to be updated for free.
