PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HOPPER HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HOPPER HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS

Usage:

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February 25, 2005
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A-42
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE HOPPER HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS
5057		PI30768

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30768" 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 "PI30768" 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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
August 31, 2005	February 28, 2006

PROBLEM

The 227-5088 Hose on certain AP-1055B Asphalt Pavers may not be made to the correct specifications. The existing hose needs to be replaced with a new 268-6725 Hose to prevent failures.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP-1055B	A3P175-228, 230-246

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
1	268-6725	HOSE AS (Dealer Fabricated)

ACTION REQUIRED

Refer to the Service Manual if/as necessary. See the illustration below. Remove the existing 227-5088 Hose and replace it with a new 268-6725 Hose.

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Item	Former Part Number	Description	New Part Number
1	227-5088	Hose	268-6725

OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	2	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 2-hour job.
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report

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.

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)

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 HOPPER HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS

MODELS INVOLVED - AP-1055B ASPHALT PAVERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 227-5088 Hose on products listed below may not be made to the correct specifications. The existing hose needs to be replaced with a new 268-6725 Hose to prevent failures.

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 February 25, 2005 when scheduling this service. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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 February 25, 2005 Service Letter