HOSE ASSEM. 58 in. (14.73 dm) 1V1161 - Caterpillar

May 25, 2001
U-122
A-80
S-53
beforeor
after failure PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAMFOR REPLACING THE ENCLOSURE DOOR HINGE BOLTS ON CERTAIN 3412 GENERATORSET ENGINES
7553 PS40543
This Program can be administered eitherbefore or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply theProgram is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS40543"as the Part number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered beforefailure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" asthe SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as theWarranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code. 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, 2003PROBLEM
Enclosures were shipped from the factory withthe wrong canopy door hinge bolts and lockwashers. These bolts and lockwashersshould have been stainless steel with black anodized. There are 48 boltsand washers per enclosure.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number3412C BCW128, 155, 157-158, 162, 169, 172-174,177, 184,
186, 189, 192, 196-1984BZ21183412C PU 9EP221-222, 224, 226, 228-232, 234-236,238-239, 241,
249, 254, 256-260, 263-264, 269, 285, 289-290,298,
305, 308-309, 312-316, 322-323, 326-328, 332-335,
345, 357-358, 360-361, 373-374, 376, 379,386-387,
401-402, 405, 410, 417, 423, 430, 435-436,440,
445, 451, 455-456, 460, 465, 467, 469, 473-474,
482, 486, 488-493, 495-496, 498-499, 502-503,506,
508-509, 512, 516-517, 522-523, 527-532, 536,538-
540, 542-544, 546, 549-553, 555-562PARTS NEEDED
50 ? 1424899 - Lockwasher50 ? 1424901 - ScrewACTION REQUIRED
Remove one bolt and washer from hinge at a time.This will eliminate the need for door realignment. Clean enclosure surfacearound hinge area to remove rust and/or rust streaking. Install new 1424901Screw and 1424899 Lockwasher. There are 48 screws and lockwashers per enclosure.Service CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichevercomes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs Parts Labor Hrs
0-2000 100 % 1.5 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.5- hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.