Usage:
09Aug2016 |
R461
Containment - After Failure Only (Limited distribution) | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL TANK ON CERTAIN 793D OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS |
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1273 | PS61330 |
NOTE: | Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar. |
NOTE: | This Containment Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer and service rep. Obtain the service reps Goodwill Approver Code before completing the repair. EAME dealers should use their standard Industry Group specific goodwill approval codes. The Goodwill Approver Code must be included when submitting the claim. |
NOTE: | When reporting the repair, use "PS61330" as the Part Number and "7777" as the Group Number. Use "96" as Warranty Claim Description Code and use "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. |
TERMINATION DATE |
31Aug2018 |
PROBLEM
The existing fuel tank can crack on certain 793D Off-Highway Trucks. If the existing fuel tank cracks, it will result in a fuel leak. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
793D | FDB01261-01262, 1266-1271, 1303-1305, 1310-1311, 1313, 1315-1316, 1318-1319, 1321-1322, 1380-1384, 1387-1388, 1391-1395, 1412-1415, 1455-1457, 1465, 1467, 1469-1470, 1500, 1548-1549, 1563-1564, 1568, 1570, 1572, 1577, 1579, 1584-1585 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
1 | 3789104 | BRACKET AS. |
1 | 3800864 | TANK AS |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 8% 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
1. Remove existing cracked fuel tank assembly. Reference RENR8332, "Fuel Tank - Remove". 2. Remove existing front fuel tank bracket assembly. (If not yet updated to the 378-9104 assembly) 3. Install 378-9104 Front fuel Tank Bracket Assembly. Reference REHS7995, section "Fabricate the Left-Hand Side Tank Mount Fixture", to aid in locating the bracket assembly. Reference REHS7995, section "Installation of Hardware", for welding instructions for the bracket. Reference REHS7995, section "Post Weld Treatment - TIG Dressing", for TIG Dressing instructions. 4. Install new 380-0864 Tank Assembly. Reference RENR8332, "Fuel Tank - Install". |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-10 mo |
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11-19 mo |
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20-29 mo |
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30-39 mo |
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40-48 mo |
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49-58 mo |
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59-68 mo |
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69-76 mo |
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77-86 mo |
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87-96 mo |
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97-105 mo |
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106-115 mo |
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116-125 mo |
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126-134 mo |
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135-144 mo |
NOTE: This is a 22.0-hour job | ||||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |