SHAFT 1292288 - Caterpillar

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3271" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code. Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI3271" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Completion Date
October 31, 1999Termination Date
April 30, 2000Problem
The 141-4715 Column Assembly-Steering needs to be inspected on certain 769D, 771D, 773D, 775D, 785C, 789C, and 793C Trucks. If the horn switch is not located in the correct mounting location the switch needs to be moved to the correct position.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
769D (5SS69-74, 5SS86-90, 5SS95-102, 5SS104-108)
771D (6YS71, 6YS73, 6YS76, 6YS79-85)
773D (7CS73-75)
775D (8AS75-86, 8AS88-90, 8AS95, 8AS97, 8AS98)
785C (1HW85, 1HW86, 1HW88-90 5AZ85-106 )
789C (2BW89-112)
793C (4GZ93-95, 4GZ99-100, 4GZ102-120)
Parts Needed
Not Applicable
Action Required
See the attached procedure.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
This is a 1-hour job.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.
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.
Attach.(1-Owner Notification)(2-Rework Procedure)Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners
Rework Procedure
REMOVE TOP AND BOTTOM COVER FROM 141-4715 COLUMN ASSEMBLY - STEERING. SEE Illustration 1.
INSPECT MOUNTING POSITION OF HORN SWITCH. IF HORN SWITCH IS IN LOCATION 'H', NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. SEE Illustration 2. IF HORN SWITCH IS IN LOCATION 'C', MOVE HORN SWITCH TO LOCATION 'H'.
Illustration 1
Illustration 2