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January 11, 2002
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Priority | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CORRECTING AN A/C OVERCHARGE PROBLEM ON CERTAIN 980G II MACHINES | |
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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.
COMPLETION DATE |
TERMINATION DATE |
June 30, 2002 | January 31, 2003 |
PROBLEM
Certain 980G II machines were overcharged with 134A refrigerant in the factory. Overcharge will cause premature failure of the A/C system.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
980G II | AWH225-229, 230-233, 251-252, 255-259, 263, 266, 268 |
PARTS NEEDED
1 - 1106393 PLATE-INSTACTION REQUIRED
Evacuate the A/C system of all refrigerant and recharge per SENR5664-07. The new charge is 4.25lbs of 134A. Replace 1106393 Plate with new one containing the correct charge.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
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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)
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - CORRECTING AN A/C OVERCHARGE PROBLEM
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 980G II MACHINES
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
The A/C system needs to be evacuated and recharged on the products listed below. Certain 980G II machines were overcharged with 134A refrigerant in the factory. Overcharge will cause premature failure of the A/C system. 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 January 11, 2002 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.
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Attached to January 11, 2002 Service Letter