GAUGE AS-OIL LEVEL (DIPSTICK) 8N2079 - 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 "PS43489" 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
31Jan2014
PROBLEM
The existing muffler assembly can fail and not provide adequate sound attenuation on certain 793D XQ Off-Highway Trucks. If the existing muffler is not replaced, the machine may not pass local sound level requirements.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
793D FDB00323, 360-361, 412-414, 1077, 1079, 1096, 1102, 1104, 1107, 1251-1253, 1446-1447, 1453-1454, 1464, 1473, 1481, 1484-1485, 1487-1488, 1494-1495, 1501-1503, 1588-1589, 1592
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 3875268 MUFFLER AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 32% 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 the existing muffler assembly with the new 387-5268 Muffler Assembly.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-100000 hrs,
0-100 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 5.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.