PANEL AS 1678281 - Caterpillar

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
September 30, 1996Problem
Cracks may occur in 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets used on lifting devises. All 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets are to be removed from the dealer's new parts inventory. Do NOT destroy any of them, but instead return all of them to Caterpillar, per the return instructions on page 2.
Action Required
Return all 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets from the dealer's inventory to Caterpillar, Inc. Do NOT destroy any of them, but instead return all of them to Caterpillar, Inc. The old link brackets have been replaced with new parts as follows:
1387573 replaces 6V21561387574 replaces 6V21571387575 replaces 5P97361387576 replaces 9U6502Service Claim Allowances
Submit one claim for all 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets removed from Parts Stock.
Parts Disposition
Using the most economical method, return all 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets that are removed from Parts Stock and a copy of the claim to:
U.S. and Canadian Dealers
Caterpillar Inc.
Attn: Columbus McKinnon - RGN 5630
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615
CofA
Caterpillar of Australia
Warranty Claims Area
1 Sharps Rd.
Tullamarine Vic 3043
CACO Dealers
Caterpillar Inc.
Attn: Columbus McKinnon - RGN 5630
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615
Reference the CACO Service Warranty Guide Bulletin 1.04 for additional information on parts returns to Caterpillar Inc.
CCL Dealers
Caterpillar Inc.
Attn: Q. C. Supervisor
Singapore Distribution Center
7 Tractor Road, Singapore 627968
All Other Dealers
All parts must be rendered useless before scrapping. By submitting a service claim, the dealer acknowledges compliance to this request.