Usage:
20Sep2013 |
(Revised 19Feb2014) |
Before/After | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SWITCH AND CONTACTOR FOR THE JACKET WATER HEATER CONTROL ON CERTAIN 3512C LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES |
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1383 1408 | PS44026 |
NOTE: | This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS44026" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. |
NOTE: | The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst. |
NOTE: | This Revised Service Letter replaces the 20Sep2013 (Revised 18Oct2013) Service Letter. Changes have been made to Termination Date and Service Claim Allowances. |
TERMINATION DATE |
30Sep2017 |
PROBLEM
The existing switch and contactor has experienced intermittent electrical failure on 3512C Locomotive Engines. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
3512C | NJT00102-00108, 110-122, 124-125, 127-135, 137-141, 143-156, 158-159, 161-162, 164-178, 180-181, 184-187, 189-190, 192-193, 195-198, 200-231 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
1 | 4302782 | SWITCH |
2 | 4302783 | CONTACTOR |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer. |
ACTION REQUIRED
Install the new 430-2782 switch and 430-2783 contactors. Refer to Engine News, "A New and Improved Switch and Contactor Are Used for the Jacket Water Heater Control on Certain 3512C Engines" for installation instructions. |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-48 mo |
NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job | ||||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |