PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CLEANER BRACKETS ON CERTAIN 994F WHEEL LOADERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CLEANER BRACKETS ON CERTAIN 994F WHEEL LOADERS

Usage:

REBE2244-01

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20Sep2007

(Revised 05Dec2007)

U-464

A-379

D-371

O-401

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR CLEANER BRACKETS ON CERTAIN 994F WHEEL LOADERS
7251		PI31351

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31351" 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 "PI31351" 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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NOTE:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 20Sep2007 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the labor hours in the Service Claim Allowances.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31Mar2008	30Sep2008

PROBLEM

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The air cleaner brackets need to be replaced on certain 994F Wheel Loaders. The existing brackets can crack.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
994F	44200149-00235

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
4	8T3490	NUT-WELD
4	8T4133	NUT
20	8T4195	BOLT
4	8T4196	BOLT
8	8T4987	CLAMP-BAND
4	8T6466	BOLT-HEX HEAD
8	9R3761	BOSS
28	0398557	WASHER
4	0923206	SPACER
8	1907971	WASHER-HARD
2	3087773	BRACKET AS.
2	3087774	BRACKET AS.
4	3112577	BRACKET AS
4	3113614	STRAP
8	3113615	STRAP
4	3113620	PLATE AS.
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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Refer to Special Instruction, REHS4123, for the rework instructions.

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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 12.0-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 REWORKING THE AIR CLEANER BRACKETS

MODELS INVOLVED - 994F WHEEL LOADERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The air cleaner brackets need to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing brackets can crack. 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 20Sep2007 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 20Sep2007 Service Letter