COVER 2S7909 - Caterpillar

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
31Jan2018
PROBLEM
The existing screed extender control switch can fail on certain AP1055F, AP1000F, AP655F, and AP600F Ashpalt Pavers that are configured with SE50 V, SE50 VT, SE60 V, SE60 V XW, and SE60 VT XW Screeds. If the existing screed extender control switch fails it will trigger a fault on the screed control panel display.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
AP1000F AC400100-00187, 189
AP1055F RLM00100-00105
TJ500100-00115, 117-309
AP600F AP600100-00114
LR600100-00102
AP655F MH600101-00154
ML600100-00102
P6500100-00103
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 4910878 SWITCH AS-ROCKER
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 18% 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 Service Manual if/as necessary and replace the screed extender control switch on both LH and RH screed control panels.
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,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 1.5-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.