PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME ON CERTAIN 247, 247B, 257, AND 257B MULTI-TERRAIN LOADERS Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME ON CERTAIN 247, 247B, 257, AND 257B MULTI-TERRAIN LOADERS

Usage:

SEBE9059-03

February 10, 2005
(Revised January 2007)
U-39
A-29
D-34
O-34


 
After failure only 

Parts stock action needed

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REPLACING THE UNDERCARRIAGE FRAME ON CERTAIN 247, 247B, 257, AND 257B MULTI-TERRAIN LOADERS

7050
PS50883
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 "PS50883" 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.

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 February 10, 2005 (Revised June 2006) Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Termination Date and Affected Product.

TERMINATION DATE

February 28, 2008

PROBLEM

In certain applications, the undercarriage frame on the 247/247B/257/257B multi-terrain loaders may crack where the track adjuster is mounted to the frame. This crack can not be weld repaired and must be replaced. See the following graphic for the location of the cracks.

Arrow indicates area that cracks.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
247
CML1-UP
247B
MTL1-4249
257
CMM1-UP
257B
SLK1-6234

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 2520440 FRAME AS.

ACTION REQUIRED

***** Parts Stock *****

Remove all 2063811 and 2185699 FRAME AS. from parts stock.

***** Affected Product *****

Reference RENR4859 Dissassembly and Assembly Manual for replacing the undercarriage frame on the 247 or 257 machines. Reference RENR4874 Dissassembly and Assembly Manual for replacing the undercarriage frame on the 247B or 257B machines.

NOTE: Inspect opposite undercarriage frame for cracks where the track adjuster mounts and replace if cracked. Loctite all fasteners and torque the 8T4910 bolts to 105Nm +/- 20Nm.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

***** Parts Stock *****

Submit one claim for all 2063811 and 2185699 FRAME AS. removed from parts stock.

***** Affected Product *****


 
Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts
Labor Hrs
Parts
Labor Hrs
Parts
Labor Hrs
0-2500
0-36 mos
100%
8.0
0
0
0
0
NOTE: This is an 8.0hr job.

PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling

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