ADAPTER-TIP 2221088 - Caterpillar

September 25, 2003
(Revised March 2004)
U-259
D-189
O-219
Safety PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTINGTHE FAN DRIVE GP ON CERTAIN C-15 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
1359-010,1359-040 PI10254
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10254" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI10254" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe September 25, 2003 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the AffectedProduct.PROBLEM
The fan drive needs to be inspected on certainC-15 industrial engines. Bolts may be torqued improperly causing shearedoff bolts at the fan adapter.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model IdentificationNumber
C-15 BEM1900, 1977, 2092,2277, 2286, 2288-2299, 2301, 2306, 2309, 2314-2318, 2321, 2322, 2324-2337,2354, 2357-2362, 2364, 2366, 2367, 2369-2373, 2375-2379, 2381-2384, 2387-2389,2392, 2395-2401, 2403-2406, 2409-2413, 2415, 2416, 2418, 2419, 2421-2426,2429-2435, 2437-2441, 2444, 2446, 2448, 2449, 2474, 2577, 2680, 3068PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
6 0L2070 BOLT
1 6N6598 ADAPTER-FAN
1 7N8827 HUBACTION REQUIRED
Remove and visually inspect each bolt one at atime.
If the bolt looks good replace it with a new bolt.
If the threads look damaged replace the 7N8827Hub, 6N6598 Adapter, and all (6) 0L2070 Bolts.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 2.3 0 0 0 0
This is a 2.3-hour job, 0.7 hours toinspect and 1.6 hours to replace the hub and adapter if a damaged boltis found. U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS ReportPARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Attach. (1-Owner Notification)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTINGTHE FAN DRIVE GPMODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C-15 INDUSTRIAL ENGINESDear Caterpillar Product Owner:New bolts and in some cases a Drive Gp needsto be installed on the products listed below. Bolts may be sheared offat the fan adapter due to improper torquing that could result in unconfineddebris with the potential for severe injury or death. You will not be chargedfor the service performed.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated September 25, 2003 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safetyand satisfaction.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to September 25, 2003 Service Letter