CAB GP 1746567 - Caterpillar

REBE1327-00
10Oct2006
U-673
A-652
D-636
O-655
TM-511
Safety
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE CUSTOMER E-STOP WIRING FOR CERTAIN 3500B MARINE PROPULSION ENGINES
7418 1408 7332 PI10541
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI10541" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty ClaimDescription Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code.
Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI10541" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
PROBLEM
The customer E-stop wiring needs to be reworked on certain 3500B marine propulsion engines. If the wiring is not reworked it can lead to an engine shutdown if power to the primary ECM opens or is inadvertently disconnected. Loss of engine power may impact the ability to control a vessel, which may result in personal injury or death.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3508B S2D00100-00176
S2E00100-00565
S2F00100-00119
3512B MKH00100-00103, 200-217
MRG00100-00103
S2J00100-00359
S2K00100-00248
S2L00100-00527
S2M00100-00160
S2N00100-00121
3512C TTG00200-00202
3516B PAG00100-00154
S2S00100-00238
S2T00100-00101
S2W00100-00110
S2X00100-00523
S2Y00100-00110
3516C TTD00200-00201
TTH00200-00201
PARTS NEEDED
No parts needed for this program
ACTION REQUIRED
Refer to attached rework procedure.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
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.
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE CUSTOMER E-STOP WIRING
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3500B MARINE PROPULSION ENGINES
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
The customer E-stop wiring needs to be reworked on the products listed below. If the existing customer E-stop wiring is not corrected it can lead to an engine shutdown if power to the primary ECM opens or is inadvertently disconnected. Loss of engine power may impact the ability to control a vessel, which may result in personal injury or death. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 10Oct2006 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 10Oct2006 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
1. The marine propulsion wiring diagram in the 3500B Series II Marine Engines A&I Guide, LEBM7301-02 (10-03) and prior show the redundant customer E-stop wiring as follows:
a. Pin U, Engine Shutdown ?C? (Wire Code F715), is wired to Pin P, General Purpose Digital Reference ?A? (Wire Code CD998)
.b. Pin T, Engine Shutdown ?D? (Wire Code F719), is wired to Pin R, General Purpose Digital Reference ?B? (Wire Code CB998).
2. LEBM7301-03 (3-06) is the latest version of the 3500B Series II Marine Engines A&I Guide and it supersedes all prior versions. The marine propulsion wiring diagram in LEBM7301-03 is not identical to prior versions, it shows the redundant customer E-stop wiring as follows:
a. Pin U, Engine Shutdown ?C? (Wire Code F715) is now wired to