PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 249-6480 PRODUCT LINK KITS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 249-6480 PRODUCT LINK KITS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK

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*Parts stock action only*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING 249-6480 PRODUCT LINK KITS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
7750, 7606		PI70094

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

June 30, 2005

PROBLEM

A performance issue has been identified with the Product Link cellular kit (PL102C). The kit part number is 249-6480. These kits need to be removed from dealer parts stock.

ACTION REQUIRED

Remove the 249-6480 Product Link Kit from dealer parts stock.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Submit one claim for all 249-6480 Kits that are removed from parts stock.

PARTS DISPOSITION

NOTE: All dealers are to make sure the outside of the shipping container is marked PI70094. ***** U.S. and Canadian Dealers *****

Return all 249-6480 Kits that are removed from parts stock and a copy of the claim to:

Caterpillar Inc.

Attn: Supplier Recovery PI70094
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615 ***** All Other Dealers *****

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

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