CAP AS-ENGINE OIL FILLER 2274531 - Caterpillar

SEBE8199 November 5, 2002
U-289
A-200
AU-212
S-211
H-209
O-236
Partsstock action only PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVINGCERTAIN 3E6332 ETHER VALVES FROM DEALER STOCK
7750 PI70051
The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.TERMINATION DATE
February 28, 2003PROBLEM
A possible quality problem has been identifiedon certain 3E6332 Ether Valves which can result in a leak. Valves withdate codes of 152 through 232 need to be removed from dealer parts stock.ACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 3E6332 Ether Valves from dealer partsstock that have date codes of 152, 162, 172, 182, 192, 202, 212, 222, or232. The date code is marked on the bottom of the valve where the wiresexit the housing.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all 3E6332 removed from partsstock.PARTS DISPOSITION
All dealers are to make sure the outsideof the shipping container is marked PI70051.***** U.S. and Canadian Dealers *****Return all 3E6332 that are removed from partsstock and a copy of the claim to:Caterpillar Inc.
Attn: Supplier Recovery PI70051
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.