PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPOSITIONING THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP ON CERTAIN SF-200R AND SF-200RS COLD PLANERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPOSITIONING THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP ON CERTAIN SF-200R AND SF-200RS COLD PLANERS

Usage:

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October 31, 2005
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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPOSITIONING THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP ON CERTAIN SF-200R AND SF-200RS COLD PLANERS
5614		PI10402

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10402" 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 "PI10402" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

PROBLEM

The high pressure water pump thermal valve may fail on certain SF-200R and SF-200RS Cold Planers. Under certain conditions personal injury or death may result if the thermal valve fails. The position of the high pressure water pump needs to be modified and the valve needs to be replaced.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
SF-200RS	P1G00200-201
SF-200R	P1F00201-203

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
1	277-2516	Valve Group

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

An example of an Owner Notification Letter is attached.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	1.5	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job.

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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

Attach. (1-Owner Notification Example)
(2-Rework Procedure)

EXAMPLE OF OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999 SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPOSITIONING THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP ON CERTAIN SF-200R AND SF-200RS COLD PLANERS MODELS INVOLVED - SF-200R AND SF-200RS COLD PLANERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The high-pressure water pump thermal valve may fail on the products listed below. If the thermal valve fails under certain conditions, there could be flying debris with the potential for personal injury or death. The position of the high-pressure water pump needs to be modified and the valve needs to be replaced.

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 October 31, 2005 when scheduling this service. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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 October 31, 2005 Service Letter