BOLT 5F8807 - Caterpillar

REBE9759-00
17Jun2013
U-260
A-173
D-221
O-223
TM-9
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE STARTER MOTOR WIRING ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3508C, 3512B, 3512C, 3516B, 3516B HD, AND 3516C MARINE ENGINES
1408 1453 PI32183
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI32183" 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 "PI32183" 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
31Dec2013 30Jun2014
PROBLEM
The starter motor wiring needs to be reworked on certain 3508B, 3508C, 3512B, 3512C, 3516B, 3516B HD, and 3516C Marine Engines. The existing wiring engages only one of two engine starters.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3508B S2A00165-00166
S2B00771-00773
S2E00815-00816
3508C TTA00261
TTB00416-00419
3512B S2H00509-00516
S2J00734
S2L00913-00916
3512C E3X00228-00230
SLM00205
TTC00422-00426
TTF00385-00386
TTG00230-00232
3516B PAG00472-00473
S2S00484, 486-487
S2X01530-01545, 1547, 1549, 1551, 1553
3516B HD S2Z00429
3516C JTS00155-00157
PES00370-00374
TTH00253
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 3T5433 WIRE AS
1 5P4571 TERMINAL
3 5P5677 WIRE-ELECTRICAL
3 6V2689 TUBE-SHRINKABLE
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 23% 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 attached Rework Procedure.
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%
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 1.0-hour job
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.
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE STARTER MOTOR WIRING ON CERTAIN 3508B, 3508C, 3512B, 3512C, 3516B, 3516B HD, AND 3516C MARINE ENGINES
MODELS INVOLVED - 3508B, 3508C, 3512B, 3512C, 3516B, 3516B HD, 3516C
Dear Cat Product Owner:
The starter motor wiring needs to be reworked on certain 3508B, 3508C, 3512B, 3512C, 3516B, 3516B HD, and 3516C Marine Engines. The existing wiring engages only one of two engine starters. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 17Jun2013 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.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 17Jun2013 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before this service procedure is performed.
Terminal 4 on the SMMS2 and PPR1 is located behind, opposite of terminal 3 that is shown in Image 1.1.1.
Image1.1.1
Remove wire G229-P17 BK-18 that runs from ECM