PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 252-6209 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 657G WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 252-6209 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 657G WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS

Usage:

REBE2225-00

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09Aug2007

U-389

D-321

O-346

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2526209/">252-6209 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 657G WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS
7593 7254		PI31323

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31323" 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 "PI31323" 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
29Feb2008	31Aug2008

PROBLEM

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The 2526209/">252-6209 Support Assembly change 02 and earlier needs to be replaced with change 04 or later on certain 657G Wheel Tractor-Scrapers. The existing support assembly should be updated to support the given loads.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
657G	W1B00101-00105 W1C00201-00239

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
4	4L9337	BOLT
4	1984777	WASHER-HARD
1	2526209	SUPPORT AS.

ACTION REQUIRED

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On the right-hand side of the machine, remove and replace existing 2526209/">252-6209 Support Assembly with a new support assembly. Use the 4 new bolts and 4 structural washers for the base of the 2526209/">252-6209 Support Assembly. Reuse mirror mounting and ladder mounting hardware as necessary.

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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 1.0-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

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2526209/">252-6209 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 657G WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS

MODELS INVOLVED - 657G Wheel Tractor-Scrapers

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The mirror support needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing support can crack or break. 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 09Aug2007 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 09Aug2007 Service Letter