BAR 1489744 - Caterpillar

TERMINATION DATE
31May2014
PROBLEM
The existing 323-9330 Bracket Assembly for a twin cylinder air compressor can fail due to stress in certain applications.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C15 LDN00505, 536-537, 1003, 1019-1020, 1078
C18 BDN00528-00529, 1031, 1034-1036, 1044-1045, 1053, 1070, 1078-1079, 1095-1096, 1098-1100, 1104-1108, 1112-1113
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 1C2251 BOLT
2 3E4353 WASHER-HARD
2 6V3822 BOLT
2 9X6458 WASHER-HARD
1 3764930 BRACKET AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 15% 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
Refer to the Service Manual if/as necessary.
Replace the existing bracket assembly with a 376-4930 Bracket Assembly and hardware.
Install the two 332-9270 Bushings (1) as shown in Image1. The two 332-9270 Bushings are part of the 376-4930 Bracket Assembly.
Tighten the bolts to standard torque.
Image1
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-3000 hrs,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 3.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.