LINKAGE GP-BKT 5212394 - Caterpillar

PARTS NEEDED
Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.
Quantity Part Number Description
5 8C0572 WASHER
9 5P4116 WASHER-HARD
4 8T3647 BOLT
5 8T4908 BOLT-HEX HEA
9 6V9189 LOCKNUT
1 2786108 SUPPORT AS
1 2802627 RUBBERACTION REQUIRED
***** Parts Stock *****Remove all 173-7412 Support Assemblies fromdealer parts stock.***** Affected Product *****Remove the canopy assembly from the machine.Remove the 173-7412 Support Assembly and 173-7583Rubber Strip from the canopy assembly.Install the new 278-6108 Support Assembly and280-2627 Rubber Strip on the canopy assembly.Drill holes in the canopy as required to installthe five 8T-4908 Bolts and five 6V-9189 Lock Nuts, using an 8C-0572 Washerbetween the bolt and canopy and a 5P-4116 Washer between the nut and supportassembly.Care must be taken when mounting the supportassembly to the canopy assembly to ensure that the four mounting holesfor the canopy assembly align with the mounting holes in the support assembly.Install the canopy assembly on the machine using the four 8T-3647 Bolts,four 5P-4116 Washers, and four 6V-9189 Locknuts.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
***** Parts Stock *****Submit one claim for all 173-7412 Support Assembliesremoved from dealer parts stock.***** Affected Product *****
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1 0 0 0 0
This is a 1-hour job.PARTS DISPOSITION
***** Parts Stock *****Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.***** Affected Product *****Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAMAS SOON AS POSSIBLE.Attach. (1-Owner Notification)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORREPLACING THE 173-7412 SUPPORT ASSEMBLY IN THE CANOPY GROUP OF CERTAINCB-214D, CB-214E, CB-224D, CB-224E, CB-225D, CB-225E, AND CS-533E COMPACTORSMODELS INVOLVED - CB-214D, CB-214E, CB-224D, CB-224E,CB-225D, CB-225E, AND CS-533E COMPACTORSDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The 173-7412 Support Assembly in the 156-3568or 209-6165 Canopy Group of the products listed below needs to be replacedwith a new 278-6108 Support Assembly. In transport of the machine, theexisting 173-7412 Support Assembly may fail resulting in a road hazard,which may result in personal injury or death.Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediatelyto schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time requiredto complete this service. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letterdated January 14, 2006 when scheduling this service. You will not be chargedfor the service performed.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safetyand satisfaction.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to January 14, 2006 Service Letter