SEAL-O-RING 7F8268 - Caterpillar

SEBE8203-01 November 8, 2002
(Revised January 2003)
U-293
A-203
AU-215
S-214
H-212
O-238
SafetyParts stock action needed PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE TURBOCHARGER TUBE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETS
1307 PI10196
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10196" 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 "PI10196" as the Part Number, "7751" as the GroupNumber, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMSDescription Code. This Revised Service Letter replacesthe November 8, 2002 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the AffectedProduct, Parts Needed, and Action Required.PROBLEM
Generator set engines may fail the turbochargertube assembly due to the unsupported section at one end of the tube assembly.There is a chance that the turbocharger tube assembly may crack on certain3516B Generator sets.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*** Group 1 ***
PM3516B BPD142-160, 186, 195, 199, 204-236, 238-358,360-475, 477-568, 570-893, 895-979, 981-998, 1001, 1009-1012
GS3516B FDN111-185, 187-845,847-878, 880, 881, 884-915, 917-919
3516 3NS214-2407KM22-74
3516B BPJ347-3996HN104-1373, 1544-17187RN198-1669, 1744-19392JW181-3038NW124, 126-142, 144-149, 151-166, 168-275,298-300, 304, 306-310, 486-508, 510-513
*** Group 2 ***
PM3516B BPD161-185, 187-194,196-198, 200-203
G3516B FDN107-109
3516 3NS241-2457KM75
3516B 6HN1374-15347RN1670-17432JW304-4038NW276-297, 301-303, 305, 509, 516PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
*** Group 1 ***
2 2B2694 BOLT
2 1D4538 BOLT
4 9N0869 WASHER-HARD
2 5S0003 NUT-FULL
4 9Y0047 CLAMP
4 1003237 GROMMET
2 2258574 TUBE AS
*** Group 2 ***
Qty
Part Number Description
2 2B2694 BOLT
2 1D4538 BOLT
4 9N0869 WASHER-HARD
2 5S0003 NUT-FULL
4 9Y0047 CLAMP
4 1003237 GROMMET
4 1843229 HOSE AS
2 2258574 TUBE ASACTION REQUIRED
***** Parts Stock *****Remove all 1118917 from parts stock.***** Affected Product *****This modification changes the turbochargertube assembly length and provides an additional support. The change willrequire the current turbocharger tube assembly to be removed and replacedwith the new turbocharger tube assembly and additional clamp and grommet.See Illustration A. If and only if engine contains P/N1843230 Hose As. it is necessary to remove and replace with P/N 1843229Hose As. Illustration A Illustration B (Turbocharger Flexhoses)OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
***** Parts Stock *****Submit one claim for all 1118917 removed fromparts stock.***** Affected Product *****
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1.0 0 0 0 0
This is a 1.0- hour job. U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report
PARTS DISPOSITION
***** Parts Stock *****Handle the parts in accordance with your WarrantyBulletin on warranty parts handling.***** Affected Product *****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 99999SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACINGTHE TURBOCHARGER TUBE ASSEMBLYMODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETSDear Caterpillar Product Owner:Generator set engines may fail the turbochargertube assembly due to the unsupported section at one end of the tube assembly.There is a chance that the turbocharger tube assembly may crack on theproducts listed below. In some instances fire to units may result. Youwill 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 November 8, 2002 when scheduling this service.We regret the inconvenience this may causeyou, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safetyand satisfaction.Caterpillar Inc.
Identification #(s)Attached to November 8, 2002 Service Letter