JOINT GP-SLIP 10R5185 - Caterpillar

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3323" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI3323" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Completion Date
February 29, 2000Termination Date
August 31, 2000Problem
The top link bracket weld may fail on certain D5C Series III LGP Tractors. The blade mounted anti-pitch link bracket weld can fail and needs to be reinforced.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
D5C III (6CS251-282 6ZL795-824 , 6ZL827, 6ZL829, 6ZL831, 6ZL833, 6ZL836-847, 6ZL850-858)
Parts Needed
Dealers will NOT need to order parts for this Program. Parts will be fabricated by the dealer.
Action Required
1. Fabricate the left plate per Illustration 1.2. Fabricate the right plate per Illustration 2.3. Weld the plates onto the link bracket per Illustration 3.Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 4-hour job to fabricate the plates and weld them on the link bracket. An additional $50 U.S. will be allowed as a miscellaneous expense for the steel.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.(1-Owner Notification)(2-Rework Procedure)Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners
Rework Procedure
Illustration 1.
Illustration 2.
Illustration 3.