PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR WELDING THE UPPER FRAME ON CERTAIN 345C L AND 345C LC EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR WELDING THE UPPER FRAME ON CERTAIN 345C L AND 345C LC EXCAVATORS

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SEBE9607

June 15, 2006
D-127

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR WELDING THE UPPER FRAME ON CERTAIN 345C L AND 345C LC EXCAVATORS
7051		PI30990

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30990" 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 "PI30990" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
December 31, 2006	June 30, 2007

PROBLEM

The weld at the skirt area may be missing from the upper frame on certain 345C L and 345C LC Excavators.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
345C L	TBA168-173
345C LC	DHP377-379

PARTS NEEDED

There are no parts needed for this program.

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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%	3.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job. NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report

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)
(2-Rework Procedure)

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR WELDING THE UPPER FRAME

MODELS INVOLVED - 345C L AND 345C LC EXCAVATORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The weld at the skirt area may be missing from the upper frame. A weld needs to be installed in the skirt area on the products listed below. 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 ---- date 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 date Service Letter

Rework Procedure

Grind the locations shown at Illustrations 1, 2, 3 and 4 to remove the paint. This will avoid causing pinholes when welding.
Mask cooling package and other lines by fire proof sheet to protect from spatter or spark. It is possible to weld with the cooling package being installed to upper frame.
Welding earth must be ended to upper frame. Weld the areas instructed shown in Illustrations 1, 2, 3 and 4.