The 293-4388 Clamp As May Break on Certain 3500 Series Engines {1051, 1054} Caterpillar

Electric Power Generation

3516B GEN SET (S/N: ZAP1-UP)

3516C GEN SET (S/N: SBK1-UP)

Engine

3512C (S/N: TTF664-UP; TTG1-UP; SLM1-UP)

3516B (S/N: GD3159-UP; YAP1-UP; ZBP1-UP; ZAR1-UP; GZS1-UP; YAT1-UP; YAW1-UP)

3516C (S/N: PAG482-UP; TTH1094-UP; PXJ526-UP; SBJ1-UP; TTJ1-UP; SEK1280-UP; JTS563-UP; TKT243-UP; TKY1-UP)

G3508B (S/N: RBK1-UP)

Power Module

PM3516 (S/N: KEN232-UP; NBR1-UP)

XQC1600 (S/N: N1M1-UP)

Introduction

The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is found, use the temporary solution that is identified below.

Problem

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In certain cases the 293-4388 Clamp As can break and allow the air cleaner cover to fall off.

Solution

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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.

Caterpillar is aware of this problem, but an interim repair has not been defined. If this clamp breaks, replace with the same part number until a Permanent Corrective Action is identified.