BASE GP-OIL FILTER 1661329 - Caterpillar

REBE9479-00
23Apr2013
U-163
D-142
O-143
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING HARNESSES ON CERTAIN C18 MARINE GENERATOR SETS, AND C32 MARINE GENERATOR SETS
1408 PI32171
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI32171" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Codeand "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI32171" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
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
31Oct2013 30Apr2014
PROBLEM
Certain harnesses connected to the generator need to be replaced. These harnesses are part of MCS generator sets with Alarm and Protection (A&P). These are the CDVR, CT, Junction Box and Junction box to Generator harnesses.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*******Group 1*******
C18 GBM00216, 219-220, 354-356, 429-431, 456
*******Group 2*******
C32 RNF00152-00155
*******Group 3*******
C18 GBM00384-00385, 427, 434, 442, 449, 452
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
15 6K0806 STRAP-CABLE
15 7K1181 STRAP-CABLE
1 3383378 HARNESS AS
1 3383385 HARNESS AS
1 3383387 HARNESS AS
1 3525097 HARNESS AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 30% 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.
*******Group 2*******
30 7K1181 STRAP-CABLE
1 3185179 HARNESS AS
1 3383378 HARNESS AS
1 3440304 HARNESS AS
1 3639163 HARNESS AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 30% 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.
*******Group 3*******
15 6K0806 STRAP-CABLE
15 7K1181 STRAP-CABLE
1 3383378 HARNESS AS
1 3383386 HARNESS AS
1 3383387 HARNESS AS
1 3525097 HARNESS AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 30% 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
C32 (Group 2)
Isolate generator using Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8442, "Generator Isolating for Maintenance".
Replace harnesses utilizing Schematic, KENR9598 for reference.
Perform functional tests to ensure proper operation of all systems.
C18 (Group 1 and 3)
Isolate generator using Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU8013, "Generator Isolating for Maintenance".
Replace harnesses utilizing Schematic, KENR9033 for reference.
Perform functional tests to ensure proper operation of all systems.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 8.0-hour job for Group 1
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 8.0-hour job for Group 2
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 8.0-hour job for Group 3
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON