BRACKET ASSY. 723700-0430 - Caterpillar

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 24Oct2016 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product.
TERMINATION DATE
31Oct2018
PROBLEM
The existing 3386050/">338-6050 Tube Assembly can fail on certain 374D Excavators. If the existing 3386050/">338-6050 Tube Assembly fails, it will generate a hydraulic oil leak.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
374D L PAP00121-00355
PAS00131-00204, 400-991
PAX00111-00164, 300-466
PJA00141-00160
374D OEM JNZ00100-00153
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 3386050 TUBE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 1% 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
Replace the existing 3386050/">338-6050 Tube Assembly by a new one.
Note: Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before any operation or any maintenance procedures are performed. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance Manual "Safety Section".
Refer to the Service Manual if/as necessary.
Refer to the Operation and Maintenance manual, for your machine, in order to release system pressure.
Prevent any environmental pollution while opening hydraulic circuit.
Creating a vacuum pressure on the hydraulic tank will prevent excessive oil spillage.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-2000 hrs,
0-12 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
2001-6000 hrs,
13-24 mo 33.0% 50.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 50.0%
This is a 4.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.