Usage:
04Feb2013 |
Q631
Z800
Containment - Before/After (Limited distribution) | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR FOR REWORKING THE TANDEM DRIVE HOUSINGS ON CERTAIN 14M MOTOR GRADERS |
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4064 | PS90241 |
NOTE: | This Containment Program can be administered either before or after a failure occurs. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer and service rep. Obtain the service reps Goodwill Approver Code before completing the repair. EAME dealers should use their standard Industry Group specific goodwill approval codes. The Goodwill Approver Code must be included when submitting the claim. |
NOTE: | When reporting the repair, use "PS90241" as the Part Number and "7777" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as Warranty Claim Description and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as Warranty Claim Description Code and use "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. |
TERMINATION DATE |
28Feb2014 |
PROBLEM
Some 14M Motor grader tandems have been found to crack on the top inside weld seam, above the final drive. These cracks may result in buckling of the inside tandem plate and leakage of oil. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
14M | B9J00400-00401, 404, 582, 584, 587-591, 624, 643, 646-647, 649, 720, 728-731, 788-789, 792, 814-815, 904-905, 918, 922, 950, 958-959, 963, 965, 969-970, 1012-1014, 1036-1038, 1040-1041, 1045, 1049-1051, 1062, 1067, 1069, 1149, 1158, 1168, 1173, 1201, 1210, 1220, 1223, 1328-1329, 1356-1359 |
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program |
ACTION REQUIRED
Rework any cracks found in the tandem housings, using the Caterpillar Service Welding Guide Media Number - SEBD0512. Add additional welds to strenghten the tandem housing. Instructions may be found in SEPD0991 - "Welds Added in order to Strengthen the Tandem Drive Housing Assemblies". |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-60 mo |
NOTE: This is a 8.0-hour job | ||||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |