PUMP GP-ENGINE OIL 1614111 - Caterpillar

REBE6819-00
28Feb2011
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A-63
D-71
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TM-9
Priority
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE FUEL COOLER GROUP ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE KEEL-COOLED ENGINES
1261 1712 PI31847
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI31847" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Codeand "T" as the SIMS Description code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI31847" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"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.
COMPLETION DATE
TERMINATION DATE
31Aug2011 29Feb2012
PROBLEM
The 3000540/">300-0540 fuel cooler group needs to be inspected and possibly replaced on certain C32 marine keel-cooled engines operating in commercial applications. The existing fuel cooler may not have the proper internal seals which can lead to fouling of the fuel system.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
C32 RNX00340-00343, 346, 352-354, 357-358, 361
RNY00956-00957, 984, 992
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 1R0755 FILTER AS-FUEL (As Required)
1 3000540 CORE GP (As Required)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 43% 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. Inspect the 3000540/">300-0540 Fuel Cooler Group for the date code on the 300-0539 Core Assembly. Refer to Image1 and Image2 for the location of the date code.
- If the date code on the core assembly IS "NMUUUN", replace the cooler group with a new 3000540/">300-0540 Fuel Cooler Group.
If the engine requiring replacement of the fuel cooler group is in-service, replace the fuel filter or fuel filters per the Operation and Maintenance Manual SEBU7793 (for RNX engines) or SEBU7782 (for RNY engines).
- If the date code on the shell assembly IS NOT "NMUUUN", no further action is needed.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs% Parts % Labor Hrs%
100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
This is a 0.5-hour job
0.5 hours is allowed for the initial inspection of the date code and replacement of the cooler from the loose parts crate.
An additional 5.5 hours will be allowed for replacement of the fuel cooler and fuel filter(s) on engines that are in service.
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND POSSIBLY REPLACING THE FUEL COOLER GROUP
MODELS INVOLVED - C32 Marine Engines
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
The fuel cooler group needs to be inspected and possibly replaced on the products listed below. On certain C32 marine commercial engines, the existing fuel cooler may not have the proper internal seals which can lead to fouling of the