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February 3, 2005
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PREVENTING THE RUBBING OF HOSES ON FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN 416D BACKHOE LOADERS |
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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.
COMPLETION DATE |
TERMINATION DATE |
August 31, 2005 | February 28, 2006 |
PROBLEM
The LINES GP - FUEL hoses may rub on certain 416D Backhoe Loaders that are equipped with turbo engines.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
416D |
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PARTS NEEDED
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Part Number | Description |
1 | 7C4354 | CLIP |
2 | 8T4121 | WASHER |
1 | 8T4224 | WASHER |
1 | 8M2773 | CLIP |
1 | 8T4133 | NUT |
1 | 2159515 | CONNECTOR |
1 | 9M8406 | CLIP |
1 | 8T4136 | BOLT |
530 mm | 5P1420 | HOSE |
1 | 8T4189 | BOLT |
ACTION REQUIRED
See the attached Rework Procedure.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
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NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report |
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.
Attach. (1-Owner Notification)
(2-Rework Procedure)
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PREVENTING THE RUBBING OF HOSES ON FUEL LINES
MODELS INVOLVED - 416D BACKHOE LOADERS
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
New fuel lines need to be installed on the products listed below. On certain 416D Backhoe Loaders that are equipped with turbo engines, the fuel lines may rub. 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 February 3, 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.
Attached to February 3, 2005 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
The LINES GP - FUEL needs to be modified. Cut and remove 139mm (304-139=165mm) from the (1) 5P1420 HOSE. Replace the (2) 5P1420 HOSE with a 530mm piece of 5P1420 HOSE. Cut and remove 112mm (804-112=692mm) from the (3) 5P1442 HOSE from the 5P1420 HOSE. Replace the 5P1420 HOSE with a 240mm piece of 5P1420 HOSE.