FILTER GP-WATER SEP & FUEL 1307092 - Caterpillar

REBE5768-00
02Feb2010
U-44
A-35
D-38
O-41
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CERTAIN PARTS WITHIN THE SPARE PARTS KIT ON CERTAIN 3516C HD ENGINES
1000 PI31715
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI31715" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Codeand "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31715" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"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.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
31Aug2010 28Feb2011
PROBLEM
The engine spare parts kit needs to be reworked on certain 3516C HD engines. The existing parts can cause severe engine damage if used.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
3516B HD S2Z00159-00163, 210-211, 213-216, 225-226, 229-233, 239, 241, 260, 265, 277-278, 287, 289, 292-299, 301-302, 304, 324-325, 327-330, 334-335, 345, 347, 349-353, 355-356, 371
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 8N7296 RETAINER
1 1388508 PIN-PISTON
1 1656668 RING-PISTON
1 1737674 PISTON GP-BASIC
1 2291632 RING-PISTON
1 2302516 ROD AS
1 2302519 BEARING
2 2302520 BEARING-CONN ROD
1 2501301 INJECTOR GP-FUEL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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 certain parts within the spare parts kit with new parts listed in Parts Needed.
New parts must be export-boxed to ensure protection against a marine environment for a minimum of two years without deterioration. The contents must be identified by an internal packing list and an externally attached packing list.
Ensure parts are adequately protected with the necessary corrosion inhibitors to ensure above statement is met.
Refer to the attched 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
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING CERTAIN PARTS WITHIN THE SPARE PARTS KIT
MODELS INVOLVED - 3516C HD Engines
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
The 143-5200 Parts Kit-Engine needs to be reworked on the products listed below. The parts kit that was shipped with the engine was for a non HD Engine and if certain parts are used on the HD engines, severe engine damage can occur. 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 02Feb2010 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.
Caterpillar Inc.
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