PIPE AS 1175051 - Caterpillar

This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30960" as the Partnumber and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim DescriptionCode and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair isdone after failure, use "PI30960" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. The information supplied in this serviceletter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Donot perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the terminationdate without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
October 31, 2006 April 30, 2007PROBLEM
The operator cab insulation may be inadequateon certain 305.5 Excavators. This can affect the cooling of the air conditioning.Additional insulation mats are needed to improve the cooling effect ofthe air conditioner.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model IdentificationNumber
305.5 DCK178, 180, 182-386PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
1 1508897 FILM-INST
1 1910322 FILM-INSTRUCTION
1 2789930 LINER
1 2830269 LINER
1 2830270 LINER
1 2830271 LINER
1 2830272 LINERACTION REQUIRED
See the attached Rework Procedure.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1.5 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.5-hour job. U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS ReportPARTS DISPOSITION
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)
(2-Rework Procedure)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FORINSTALLING INSULATION MATS IN THE OPERATOR CABMODELS INVOLVED - 305.5 EXCAVATORSDear Caterpillar Product Owner:The operator cab insulation may be inadequateon the products listed below. Insulation for the operator cab needs tobe installed in order to improve air conditioning efficiency. You willnot be charged for the service performed.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 April 10, 2006 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible toprevent unscheduled downtime.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to April 10, 2006 Service LetterRework ProcedureRemoval Procedure
Removed air conditioner duct.
Remove ashtray.
Clean the cab panels that area for liner installation.
Installation Procedure