SEAL-VALVE STEM 1632478 - Caterpillar

SEBE8728 April 4, 2004
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Priority PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPLACINGTHE SPARK PLUG WIRE ON CERTAIN G3408 AND G3412 GAS ENGINES
1558 PI30626
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30626" 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 "PI30626" 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, 2004 April 30, 2005PROBLEM
The spark plug wire needs to be removed and replacedon certain G3408 and G3412 gas engines. During the spark plug terminalend crimping process the wire conductor is elongated sufficiently to break.The break will no longer allow current to flow sufficiently, thus causea misfire.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*** Group 1 ***
G3412 KAP160-162, 165-170,172-176, 183, 191, 194, 197-199, 201-203, 205, 208, 209, 211, 212, 215,216, 218, 222-224, 226, 2277DB1783, 1788, 1790-1795, 1800, 1801, 1803,1805, 1806, 1815, 1819-1822
*** Group 2 ***
G3408 6NB2547-2550, 2554-2557,2561, 2564, 2568-2570, 25726RJ97PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
*** Group 1 ***
12 2502149 Wire Assembly
*** Group 2 ***
8 2502149 Wire AssemblyACTION REQUIRED
Shut down the engine. Remove existing 2175922Wire Assembly on all cylinders and replace with 2502149 Wire Assembly.Return engine to service.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
***** Affected Product *****
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs Parts LaborHrs Parts LaborHrs
100% 1.0 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.0- hour job.PARTS 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)COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPLACINGTHE SPARK PLUG WIREMODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN G3408 AND G3412 GASENGINESDear Caterpillar Product Owner:New spark plug wires need to be installed onthe products listed below. During the spark plug terminal end crimpingprocess the wire conductor is elongated sufficiently to break. The breakwill no longer allow current to flow sufficiently, thus cause a misfire.You will not 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 4, 2004 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 4, 2004 Service Letter