KIT-GASKET 8T6476 - Caterpillar

REBE4379-01
19Sep2008
(Revised 23Sep2008)
A-399
D-407
O-445
Before/After
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE AIR COMPRESSOR ADAPTER ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN C7 ENGINES INSTALLED IN GENERAL MOTORS CHASSIS
1803 PS42791
This Program must be administered either before or after failure.In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS42791" as the Part Numberand "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code.If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
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 19Sep2008 Service Letter. Changes have been made to Action Required, Image1.
TERMINATION DATE
30Sep2010
PROBLEM
An incorrect air compressor adapter assembly was installed by the factory on certain C7 engines in General Motors chassis. The fitting can fail and cause an air leak in the system.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C7 LBM00344, 371, 375, 378-380, 382-383, 385, 392, 398, 400, 402-405, 409, 413-418, 420-421, 423-431, 433-439, 441, 443, 446, 448, 450-454, 456-459, 461-464, 468-475, 477-479, 481, 483-484, 487-489, 491-497, 499-500
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 1899186 ADAPTER AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 9% 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
1. Remove adapter assembly (Image1).
2. Install a new 189-9186 Adapter Assembly using standard torque.
Image1
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Product smu/age whichever comes first Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
0-150000 miles,
0-24 mo 100.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
This is a 1.0-hour job
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.