PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE GENERATOR ADAPTER BOLTS ON CERTAIN C9, C15, 3406, AND 3456 GENERATOR SETS Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE GENERATOR ADAPTER BOLTS ON CERTAIN C9, C15, 3406, AND 3456 GENERATOR SETS

Usage:

REBE1428-00

16Jan2007


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE GENERATOR ADAPTER BOLTS ON CERTAIN C9, C15, 3406, AND 3456 GENERATOR SETS

1404 4456
PI31214
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31214" 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 "PI31214" 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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

31Jul2007 31Jan2008

PROBLEM

The shoulder on the bolt fastening the generator to the flywheel housing may be too long to allow for a proper joint.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
3406C  C5G00203, 205-208, 210, 212-213, 223, 232-234, 1015, 1017-1022, 1031-1049, 1051-1066, 1068-1094, 1096-1160, 1163-1184, 1187-1196, 1198-1201, 1203-1216, 1219-1239, 1241-1255, 1259-1266, 1268-1281, 1284-1285, 1287-1306, 1311-1312, 1319-1356, 1360-1372, 1377-1389, 1395-1397, 1400-1401, 1404-1405, 1410-1415, 1417-1438, 1442-1443, 1447-1450, 1452-1493, 1495-1501, 1503, 1505-1520, 1522-1526, 1528, 1536, 1538-1542, 1550
3456 C3G00197, 203-205, 212-215, 762, 764-771, 773-774, 776-781, 787-791, 797-805, 811-817, 823-826, 832-834, 840-842, 849-850, 861-863, 869-918, 920-925, 927-929, 931-997, 999-1030, 1038-1039, 1052-1053, 1057-1066, 1072-1073, 1079-1082, 1116, 1131-1135, 1146-1147, 1153-1154, 1160-1161, 1165-1172, 1174-1199, 1201-1239

C4G00185, 551-756, 758-862, 864-882, 884-885, 887-888, 890-891, 893, 899
C15 C5E00136, 147-212, 214-257, 259-262, 265-267, 269, 272-275, 277-302, 304-306, 308, 311-319, 321-338, 340-342, 344-351, 353, 356-386, 388-398, 402-403, 407, 409, 412-419, 421, 424, 426-430, 434-438

C5H00126-00145
C9  C9E00178-00182, 186, 209-215, 224-226, 285, 339

PARTS NEEDED

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Part Number Description
12 0T0772 BOLT

ACTION REQUIRED

Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual for safety precautions prior to starting work.

Remove the air exit screen from the front of the generator. One bolt location at a time, remove the 0T-0768 bolt. Install a new 0T-0772 bolt, tightening the bolt to the proper torque value. Rotating the engine as required, replace the remaining bolts. Reinstall the air exit screen.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job


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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO REPLACE THE GENERATOR ADAPTER BOLTS

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C9, C15, 3406, AND 3456 GENERATOR SETS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:


The shoulder on the bolt fastening the generator to the flywheel housing may be too long to allow for a proper joint. The old bolts need to be replaced with a new shorter bolt on the products listed below. 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 16Jan2007 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.

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