LOCK GP-QUICK COUPLER 2582535 - Caterpillar

12Feb2013
U-53
A-41
D-47
O-51
Parts stock action only
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REMOVING CERTAIN 338-3453 SOLENOIDS FROM DEALER PARTS STOCK
1467 7750 PI70470
When submitting claim for Parts Stock Action, Use the appropriate 99Z as the s/n, the appropriate Service Letter Program Number as the Part number in the Part Causing Failure field, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the 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.
TERMINATION DATE
31May2013
PROBLEM
The 338-3453 Solenoid under certain operating conditions is subject to shorting between ground and the terminal plate.
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 338-3453 Solenoids with a date code before 2K12 (2012OCT12) from dealer parts stock.
A 338-3453 Solenoid with a date code of 2K12 and after are approved for use.
Refer to Image1 for the location and an example of a date code. The date code format is a four digit number and letter.
2 = Year (0 for 2010, 1 for 2011, 2 for 2012, etc.)
G = Month (A for January, B for February, etc. The letter ?I? is skipped.
27 = Date of Month
Date code of solenoid shown is 27 July 2012
Image1
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.