PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AUXILIARY PUMPS ON CERTAIN AP-1000 PAVERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AUXILIARY PUMPS ON CERTAIN AP-1000 PAVERS

Usage:

REBE2271-00

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18Oct2007

D-425

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Priority Parts stock action needed	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AUXILIARY PUMPS ON CERTAIN AP-1000 PAVERS
5070 7750		PI31371

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31371" 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 "PI31371" 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
30Apr2008	31Oct2008

PROBLEM

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The auxiliary pumps incorporated into certain AP-1000 Pavers over a limited period of time have been recently found to contain a single asbestos-containing part that was inadvertently included by the pump supplier. Although the part in question is encapsulated and entirely enclosed within the pump, the pump does not comply with Caterpillar policies and specifications and must be replaced with an acceptable replacement pump.

Because the pumps will be replaced in their entirety, there will be no need for anyone at any time to disassemble the pumps and remove or handle the internal part in question in any way. If any effort is made to do so despite these instructions, the general cautions about handling asbestos-containing materials, which can be found in your Operation & Maintenance Manual, should be consulted.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP-1000	1HD00085, 95, 169

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2H3934	SEAL-O RING
1	6V5778	SEAL-O-RING
1	2813077	PUMP GP-PS-BSC-V

ACTION REQUIRED

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****Parts Stock ****

Remove all 8C-7987 Pumps from dealer parts stock. Remove all 0R-3471 Pumps from dealer parts stock. Remove all 9N-7741 Seal Kits, 7R-9012 Gaskets, 6R-1768 Pump Controls & 6R-0721 Gaskets from dealer parts stock.

****Affected Product****

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Replace the existing 8C-7987 Pump with the new 281-3077 Pump. Check and reset relief valve settings. Reference the appropriate Disassembly and Assembly and Test and Adjust manuals for removal, installation, and adjustment procedures.

Because the pump will be replaced in its entirety, there will be no need for anyone at any time to disassemble the pump or remove or handle the internal part in question in any way. If any effort is made to do so despite these instructions, the general cautions about handling asbestos-containing materials, which can be found in your Operation & Maintenance Manual, should be consulted.

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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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****Parts Stock****

Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock. .5 hrs will be allowed to remove parts from stock.

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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 3.5-hour job
Include charges for return freight of the pump to Sauer Danfoss under Miscellaneous Expenses.

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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****Parts Stock****

Handle the o-ring seals in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

The Parts will be disposed of in accordance with local law. You will need to retain a local contractor approved and licensed to handle and dispose of asbestos-containing materials in the jurisdiction in which a particular machine is located. That local contractor should assume possession of and full responsibility for the appropriate handling and disposal of the parts. Depending on the jurisdiction in which the machine is found, there may also be additional legal and regulatory requirements that will need to be satisfied before the removal and replacement can be performed. Once a particular machine is located, please contact Mirko Battaglia @ Battaglia_Mirko@cat.com or call @ +39 051660 7423 for more information.

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****Affected Product****

Handle the o-ring seals in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

The 8C-7987 Pumps will be disposed of in accordance with local law. You will need to retain a local contractor approved and licensed to handle and dispose of asbestos-containing materials in the jurisdiction in which a particular machine is located. That local contractor should assume possession of and full responsibility for the appropriate handling and disposal of the 8C-7987 Pumps. Depending on the jurisdiction in which the machine is found, there may also be additional legal and regulatory requirements that will need to be satisfied before the removal and replacement can be performed. Once a particular machine is located, please contact Mirko Battaglia @ Battaglia_Mirko@cat.com or call @ +39 051660 7423 for more information.

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

MODELS INVOLVED ? AP-1000

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The auxiliary hydraulic pumps incorporated into certain AP-1000 Asphalt Pavers over a limited period of time have been recently found to contain a single asbestos-containing part that was inadvertently included by the pump supplier. Although the part in question is encapsulated and entirely enclosed within the pump, the pump does not comply with Caterpillar policies and specifications and must be replaced with an acceptable replacement pump.

The products that include this part are listed below. Because the pump will be replaced in its entirety, there will be no need for anyone to disassemble the pump and remove or handle the part in question in any way. If any effort is made to do so, the general cautions about handling asbestos-containing materials, which can be found in your Operation & Maintenance Manual, should be consulted.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 18Oct2007 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 18Oct2007 Service Letter