Usage:
06Jul2010 |
(Revised 30Jul2010) |
Priority | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE RECEPTACLE - GROUP AUXILIARY START ON CERTAIN R2900G LOAD HAUL DUMP MACHINES |
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1463 | PI31764 |
NOTE: | This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31764" 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 "PI31764" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. |
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. |
NOTE: | This Revised Service Letter replaces the 06Jul2010 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product. |
COMPLETION DATE |
TERMINATION DATE |
31Jan2011 | 31Jul2011 |
PROBLEM
The receptacle - group auxiliary start needs to be replaced on certain R2900G Load Haul Dump Machines. The existing receptacle - group auxiliary start is connected directly to frame ground bypassing the battery disconnect switch. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
R2900G | GLK00502, 507-516, 519, 521-522, 524-526, 529, 531-532, 534-535, 537-541, 543-544, 546-557, 560-561, 566-569, 571, 573-574, 576 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
1 | 1L5081 | SPACER |
1 | 2G8767 | WASHER |
1 | 6G2256 | CLAMP |
5 | 6K8178 | CLIP-LOOP |
1 | 7X0293 | BOLT |
1 | 3511435 | RECEPTACLE AS |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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
Refer to Special Instruction REHS5271 for rework procedure. |
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification. |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job | |||||
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. |
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 RECEPTACLE - GP AUXILIARY START ON CERTAIN R2900G LOAD HAUL DUMP MACHINES. MODELS INVOLVED - R2900G Load Haul Dump Machines Dear Caterpillar Product Owner: The receptacle - gp auxiliary start needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing receptacle - gp auxiliary start is connected directly to frame ground bypassing the battery disconnect switch. 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 06Jul2010 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 06Jul2010 Service Letter |