PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SOLENOID VALVE GROUP ON CERTAIN 953D, 963D, AND 973D TRACK-TYPE LOADERS, D6K TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS, AND PL61 PIPELAYERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SOLENOID VALVE GROUP ON CERTAIN 953D, 963D, AND 973D TRACK-TYPE LOADERS, D6K TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS, AND PL61 PIPELAYERS

Usage:

TEBE1435-00

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12Jun2014

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*After Failure Only*	PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SOLENOID VALVE GROUP ON CERTAIN 953D, 963D, AND 973D TRACK-TYPE LOADERS, D6K TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS, AND PL61 PIPELAYERS
4267 5479 3206 3174 4120		PS52690

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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 "PS52690" 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.

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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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TERMINATION DATE

30Jun2016

PROBLEM

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The existing 252-2237 Solenoid Valve Group can fail on certain 953D, 963D, and 973D Track-Type Loaders, D6K Track-Type Tractors, and PL61 Pipelayers. If the existing solenoid valve group fails, the operator may be unable to move the machine in the forward or reverse travel direction.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*****Group 1*****
953D	LBP00155-00462, 700-994, 1200-1322, 1324-1537
963D	LCS00210-00474, 700-1203, 1400-1461, 1463-1784, 1787-1982
D6K LGP	DHA00207-01101, 1200-1386, 1500-1913, 2000-2395
D6K XL	FBH00329-01448, 1500-1671, 1800-2271, 2300-2734
PL61	WGS00002, 100-386, 500-534

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*****Group 2*****
973D	LCP00100-00308

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*****Group 1*****
2	4512169	VALVE GP-SOL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 1% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*****Group 2*****
1	4512169	VALVE GP-SOL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 1% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Group 1) If a 252-2237 Solenoid Valve Group located at the hydrostatic drive manifold fails, replace the solenoid valve group for parking brake release and the solenoid valve group for the hydrostatic pressure cutoff. Replace the existing 252-2237 Solenoid Valve Group with the new 451-2169 Solenoid Valve Group.

Group 2) If the 252-2237 Solenoid Valve Group located at the hydrostatic drive manifold fails, replace the solenoid valve group for parking brake release. Replace the existing 252-2237 Solenoid Valve Group with the new 451-2169 Solenoid Valve Group.

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SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 1*****
0-4000 hrs, 0-36 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%

NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 1

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Product smu/age whichever comes first	Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Product smu/age whichever comes first	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 2*****
0-4000 hrs, 0-36 mo	100.0%	100.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%