Product Improvement Program for Installing a Secondary Latch on the Side Cover on Certain 302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavators Caterpillar

Product Improvement Program for Installing a Secondary Latch on the Side Cover on Certain 302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavators

Usage:

REBE1251-00

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03Nov2006

O-694

U-712

A-684

D-669

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING A SECONDARY LATCH ON THE SIDE COVER ON CERTAIN 302.5C MINI HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS
7273 7251		PI10551

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10551" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code.
Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI10551" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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PROBLEM

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The 246-5346 Side Cover can blow open during transportation of the machine on a truck or trailer if the primary latch is not fully engaged and locked. The side cover can become detached from the machine if this occurs, with the potential for serious injury or death. A secondary latch must be installed to prevent this.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
302.5C	GBB00304-01197, 1199-1220, 1222, 1224-1225, 1227-1349, 1351-1466, 1468-1494, 1496, 1499, 1502-1505, 1507

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1935195	SPRING
1	2906324	PIN
1	2955855	PLATE
1	2955856	PLATE
2	2958241	PLATE
2	5C2890	NUT-HEX
1	5P4115	WASHER-HARD
2	6V7357	BOLT
6	8T4205	WASHER-HARD

ACTION REQUIRED

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Install the secondary latch to all of the affected machines. Refer to Special Instruction, REHS3167, "Installation Instructions for a Secondary Latch to the 246-5346 Cover As" for the rework procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - Product Improvement Program for Installing a Secondary Latch on the Side Cover

MODELS INVOLVED - 302.5C Mini Hydraulic Excavators

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

New secondary latches need to be installed on the 246-5346 Side Cover on the products listed below. If the secondary latch is not installed, it is possible for the side cover to blow open during transportation of the machine on a truck or a trailer if the primary latch is not fully engaged and locked. The side cover can become detached from the machine if this occurs, with the potential for serious injury or death. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 03Nov2006 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 03Nov2006 Service Letter