ROD 6F3245 - Caterpillar

PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 1426255 ROD AS
2 1739779 BOLT-HEX HEAD
2 2339204 KIT-SEAL-H.CYL-1
2 6V8237 WASHER-HARD
ACTION REQUIRED
Inspect the sequence number stamped on both (left and right) 1426255/">142-6255 Steering Cylinder Rod Assembly, refering to the below image. Replace if the sequence number is between 6C5122 and 6G3157. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, RENR6433, "Steering Cylinder - Remove and Install".
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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 1.0-hour job
An additional 3.5 Labor Hours will be allowed for replacing the rod assembly.
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
SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING OR REPLACING THE 1426255/">142-6255 STEERING CYLINDER
ROD ASSEMBLY
MODELS INVOLVED - 924G WHEEL LOADERS
The 1426255/">142-6255 steering cylinder rod needs to be inspected/replaced on the products listed below. The existing 1426255/">142-6255 steering cylinder rod can break. The failure may result in the machine steering loss, which may result in personal injury or death. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 28Feb2007 when scheduling this service.
We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.
Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)
Attached to 28Feb2007 Service Letter