BLADE AS-UNIVERSAL 7T5402 - Caterpillar

01Nov2010
U-444
A-363
D-388
O-387
Parts stock action only
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING CERTAIN C175-16 OIL PAN GASKETS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
7750 PI70363
When submitting claim for Parts Stock Action, Use the appropriate 99Z as the s/n, the appropriate Service Letter Program Number as the Part number in the Part Causing Failure field, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the 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.
TERMINATION DATE
28Feb2011
PROBLEM
The existing 243-6444 Oil Pan Gasket may fail. If the 243-6444 gasket fails it can cause a leak at the joint between the engine block and the oil pan.
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 243-6444 Oil Pan Gaskets from dealer parts stock.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.