GEAR AS-CLUSTER 3863188 - Caterpillar

April 23, 2005
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A-90
D-101
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Partsstock action only PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING2129450, 1567172/">1567172, AND 1767503 CONTROL GROUPS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
1901 PI70098
The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.TERMINATION DATE
July 31, 2005PROBLEM
The following engine ECMs falling withthe listed serial number ranges need to be removed from stock: 2129450(RANGE 3164B001CJ TO 3664B001CJ, 0015B001CJ TO 0535B001CJ), 1567172 (RANGE3384B001KS TO 3664B001KS, 0015B001KS to 0535B001KS), AND 1767503 (RANGE3204B001CD TO 3664B001CD, 0015B001CD TO 0535B001CD). Some of these ECMs have been screened,and do not need to be removed. The following picture shows the units thatdo not need to be removed. A white dot and a "S" stamped letter signifiesthe screened units. ACTION REQUIRED
Remove the ECMs falling under the listedserial number ranges.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all 2129450, 1567172/">1567172,and 1767503 Control Groups removed from partsstock.PARTS DISPOSITION
All dealers are to make sure the outsideof the shipping container is marked PI70098.***** U.S. and Canadian Dealers *****Return all 2129450, 1567172/">1567172, and1767503 Control Groups that are removed fromparts stock and a copy of the claim to:Caterpillar Inc.
Attn: Supplier Recovery PI70098
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615***** All Other Dealers *****Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.