PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INSTALLING A BOLT AND A SPACER TO A FUEL LINE ROUTING ON CERTAIN 12H MOTOR GRADERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INSTALLING A BOLT AND A SPACER TO A FUEL LINE ROUTING ON CERTAIN 12H MOTOR GRADERS

Usage:

SEBE9103-01

March 9, 2005
(Revised March 2005)
U-79
A-60
D-67
O-68

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INSTALLING A BOLT AND A SPACER TO A FUEL LINE ROUTING ON CERTAIN 12H MOTOR GRADERS
1274		PI30779

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30779" 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 "PI30779" 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.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the March 9, 2005 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Action Required, Service Claim Allowances, Parts Disposition, and Owner Notification Letter.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
September 30, 2005	March 31, 2006

PROBLEM

There have been instances where the fuel inlet hose has rubbed on the inlet air heater relay and bracket. The failure mode can result in a fire if it is not corrected.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
12H	12512-38, 40-146, 148, 150-158 AMZ251-319, 321-362, 364-489, 491-645 CBK248-341, 343-393, 395-501, 503-524, 526-544, 546-582, 584-749

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1B4971	SPACER
1	8T4172	BOLT
1	6V5839	WASHER

NOTE: A 2716404 Hose Assembly may need to be ordered if the old hose has failed.

ACTION REQUIRED

A spacer p/n 1B-4971 needs to be added to the fuel inlet block. A longer bolt part number 8t-4172 must be used and washer p/n 6v-5839. If significant wear can be seen on the fuel hose (p/n 111-7015) then it must be replaced with p/n 271-6404. The hose replacement should not be necessary in most cases. If a new hose is installed the spacer, bolt and washer do not need to be added.

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%	1.0	0	0	0	0
100%	5.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1.0 hour job to install the Spacer Bolt and Washer. NOTE: This is a 5.0 hour job if a new fuel line needs to be installed. NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report

PARTS DISPOSITION

NOTE: All failed parts need to be returned to the claims room. All dealers are to make sure the outside of the shipping container is marked PI30779. ***** U.S. and Canadian Dealers *****

Caterpillar Inc.
Attn: Geoff Monari PI30779
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.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Attach. (1- Owner Notification)

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM INSTALLING A BOLT AND A SPACER TO A FUEL LINE ROUTING

MODELS INVOLVED - 12H MOTOR GRADERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new bolt, spacer, and washer needs to be installed on the fuel line on the products listed below. There have been instances where the fuel inlet hose has rubbed on the inlet air heater relay and bracket. The failure mode can result in a fire if it is not corrected. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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 March 9, 2005 when scheduling this service.

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 March 9, 2005 Service Letter