GROMMET AS 3961497 - Caterpillar

February 5, 2006
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Partsstock action only PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVINGCERTAIN HANDLE GROUPS AND JOYSTICK GROUPS FROM DEALERS PARTS STOCK
77505705 PI70113
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
May 31, 2006PROBLEM
The thumbwheel may not return to spring centerposition when released by operator. Thumbwheel PWM output may fail to avalid but incorrect signal.ACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 221-3067, 230-5590 Handle Groups and221-3070, 230-5591 Joystick Control Groups from parts stock.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all 221-3067, 230-5590 HandleGroups and 221-3070, 230-5591 Joystick Control Groups that are removedfrom parts stock.PARTS DISPOSITION
All dealers are to make sure the outsideof the shipping container is marked PI70113.***** U.S. and Canadian Dealers *****Return all 221-3067, 230-5590 Handle Groupsand 221-3070, 230-5591 Joystick Control Groups that are removed from partsstock and a copy of the claim to:Caterpillar Inc.
Attn: Supplier Recovery PI70113
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615***** All Other Dealers *****Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.