FILTER AS 5228468 - Caterpillar

PROBLEM
The bolts holding the differential group on the gearbox need to be replaced on certain AP300 Asphalt Pavers. The current bolt strength of the differential group may be insufficient, this may cause damage to the propel transmission system.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
AP-300 B2Y00101-00106, 108-322, 324-376, 378-445, 447, 449, 451, 454-466, 468, 470-472, 475-476, 482-489, 494
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
12 8T4195 BOLT-HEX HEAD
1 BULK_OIL GEAR OIL (7 Liters, 1.85 US Gal) see OMM
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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 required.
Additional information on removing the wheel and final drive assembly, QENR2076 is available on www.catpaving.com/service_docs. See Special Instruction REHS8969,"Procedure to Replace the Differential Bolts on Certain Asphalt Pavers" for the rework procedure.
Reference latest Loctite Guide for Cat Dealers at:
http://useloctite.com/caterpillar/downloads/8503%20Cat%20Global%20Catalog%208-2012.pdf
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
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 16.0-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.
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE DIFFERENTIAL DRIVE BOLTS ON CERTAIN AP300 ASPHALT PAVERS
MODELS INVOLVED - AP300 Asphalt Pavers
Dear Cat Product Owner:
The bolts holding the differential group on the gearbox need to be replaced on the products listed below. The current bolt strength of the differential group may be insufficient, this may cause damage to the propel transmission system
Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 17Oct2013 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.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 17Oct2013 Service Letter