PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 324D FM, 325D FM, AND 330D FM EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 324D FM, 325D FM, AND 330D FM EXCAVATORS

Usage:

REBE4431-00

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15Oct2008

U-525

D-442

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*After Failure Only*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 324D FM, 325D FM, AND 330D FM EXCAVATORS
7056		PS51571

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NOTE:

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS51571" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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.

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TERMINATION DATE

31Oct2012

PROBLEM

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The existing counterweight assembly can become dented on certain 324D FM, 325D FM, and 330D FM Excavators. The recipe of the fill material was too dense and therefore allowed the counterweight to be filled with an incorrect volume of material. If the existing counterweight experiences contact with another object, it can become severely dented and require replacement.

NOTE: The weight of these counterweights is not affected by this issue. The weight of the counterweights is correct, even though the volume of fill material may have changed.

Refer to Image 1, in the Action Required, for an example of a typical counterweight failure associated with this issue.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*****Group 1*****
324D FM	JKR00166, 171, 174-175, 177, 179-181

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*****Group 2*****
324D FM HEEL	JLS00171

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*****Group 3*****
325D FM	C7K00192-00195, 199-201

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*****Group 4*****
325D FM BUTT N	C9M00133-00139

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*****Group 5*****
330D FM	L2K00215-00220, 222-224

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*****Group 6*****
330D FM BUTT N	E4K00353

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*****Group 7*****
325D FM BUTT N	C9M00140-00142

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*****Group 8*****
325D FM	C7K00203-00206

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*****Group 9*****
324D FM HEEL	JLS00172

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*****Group 10*****
324D FM HEEL	JLS00178

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*****Group 1*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2752339	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 2*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
1000	1346146	FILM-STRIPE
1	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2752342	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 3*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
1000	1346146	FILM-STRIPE
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2738770	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 4*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
1000	1346146	FILM-STRIPE
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2738773	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 5*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2752549	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 6*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2752555	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 7*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2738773	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 8*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2738770	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 9*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
1000	1346146	FILM-STRIPE
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2710067	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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.
*****Group 10*****
2	1P2807	FILM-LIFT
2	1905386	FILM-SAFETY
1	2477436	FILM-CAT
1	2752342	CTWT AS. (See Note in the Action Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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

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If the counterweight assembly becomes dented due to the counterweight being filled with an incorrect volume of material, the counterweight will need to be replaced. Prior to replacing the counterweight, please refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, KENR5988, "Counterweight - Removal and Install".

NOTE: The new counterweight assembly will need to be prepped for paint, painted, and have all the necessary films installed prior to being installed on to the machine.

Note: Counterweight assemblies are Direct Shipped and will require approximately a six week lead time. Please plan counterweight repairs accordingly.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 1*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 1

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 2*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 2

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 3*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 3

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 4*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 4

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 5*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 5

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 6*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 6

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 7*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 7

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 8*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 8

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 9*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 14.0-hour job for Group 9

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 10*****
0-6000 hrs, 0-48 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%