CYLINDER GP-STICK 1560664 - Caterpillar

This Program must be administered either before or after failure.In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS42328" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code.If administered after failure, use "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.
TERMINATION DATE
31Jan2009
PROBLEM
The incorrect fuel cap may have been installed on certain 966H and 972H Wheel Loaders. The standard metallic fuel cap which does not contain the rubber boot for debris protection may have been installed. As a result these machines are exposed to contamination while filling the fuel tank.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
966H A6G00121-00165, 167-228, 232-235, 237-255, 257-274, 276-285, 287, 289-292, 294-296, 299-302, 305-306, 308, 310-313
972H A7G00121-00123, 125-138, 140-160, 162-168, 171-175
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 2785693 CAP AS.-FUEL
ACTION REQUIRED
Replace the 101-8909 Fuel Cap Assembly with a new 278-5693 Fuel Cap Assembly. The new 278-5693 Fuel Cap Assembly includes a debris protection rubber boot.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 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.