PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE LEVELING SWITCH ON CERTAIN 323DL EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE LEVELING SWITCH ON CERTAIN 323DL EXCAVATORS

Usage:

REBE5993-00

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06Aug2010

U-304

A-235

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE LEVELING SWITCH ON CERTAIN 323DL EXCAVATORS
1408		PI31783

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31783" 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 "PI31783" 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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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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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
28Feb2011	31Aug2011

PROBLEM

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The 2677639/">267-7639 Switch Assembly needs to be installed. If the 2677639/">267-7639 Switch Assembly is not installed, the leveling function may not be properly performed.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
323D L	LFL00200-00214, 216-217, 219-222, 224, 226, 228

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2677639	SWITCH AS-ROCKER
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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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Install the 2677639/">267-7639 Switch as follows:

1. Remove Right Side Control Panel Cover (1) as shown in Image 1.

2. Connect the 2677639/">267-7639 Switch Assembly to the connector that has
the gray wire L978 (refer to Electrical Schematic, KENR8266, if
necessary). Attach Switch (2) to Cover (1) and reassemble to the
right side control panel. Refer to Image 2.

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Image1

Image2

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 0.5-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

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING THE LEVELING SWITCH

MODELS INVOLVED - 323DL EXCAVATORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 2677639/">267-7639 Switch Assembly needs to be installed on the products listed below. If the 2677639/">267-7639 Switch Assembly is not installed, the leveling function may not be properly performed. You will not be charged for this service.

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 06Aug2010 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 06Aug2010 Service Letter