HOOD ASSY 0822329 - Caterpillar

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.
This Revised Service Letter replaces the 11Oct2016 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Service Claim Allowances.
TERMINATION DATE
31Oct2018
PROBLEM
The existing AS3173 Screed heaters can fail on certain AP300D Asphalt Pavers. If the existing heaters fails, the circuit breaker will trip stopping the heating system.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
AP300D TEN00101-00168, 170-209, 211, 213, 215-217, 221
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
8 4914353 HEATER
4 4914354 HEATER
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% 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 necessary and replace the existing 4309309 and 430-9310 Heaters with the new 491-4353 and 491-4354 Heaters.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-2400 hrs,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 16.0-hour job
If there has been a previous repair, part age/hours will apply. Retain a copy of the previous repair invoice in the dealer's records for audit purposes, and specify repair date and machine hours in the "Additional Comments" section of the warranty claim.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.