Usage:
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 Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS0559" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
NOTE: Although this Program is to be administered as described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed from parts stock as soon as possible.
Termination Date
December 31, 1992Problem
The 5E5120 and 5E5121 Fenders may develop cracks in the welds and sheet metal on certain CP563 and CS563 Vibratory Compactors. The failed fenders can be replaced with 1G3202 and 1G3203 Fenders.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
CP563 (1YJ1-194)
CS563 (8XF1-365
Parts Needed
Action Required
Parts Stock
Remove all 5E5120 and 5E5121 Fenders from parts stock.
Affected Product
Remove failed 5E5120 and 5E5121 Fenders and replace with 1G3202 and 1G3203 Fenders using 9B7237 Screws.
Service Claim Allowances
Parts Stock
Submit one claim for all 5E5120 and 5E5121 Fenders removed from parts stock.
Affected Product
NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.