STRAP-DUAL CLAMP 1783620 - Caterpillar

TEBE5772-00
09May2017
U-258
A-174
D-205
O-210
Safety
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL METERING VALVE INLET TUBE ON CERTAIN G3520H GENERATOR SETS
1274 PI11115
Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar.
This Program must be administered as soon as possible.When reporting the repair, use "PI11115" as the Part Number and "7751" as the Group Number, "56" as the Warranty ClaimDescription Code and "T" as the SIMS Description Code.
Exception: If the repair is done after failure, use "PI11115" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
PROBLEM
The flange to tube joint on the existing fuel inlet tube 3963184 can develop a crack on certain G3520H Generator Sets. If the existing fuel inlet pipe cracks it can leak. This may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal injury or death.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
G3520H HD GFP00010, 116-152
GFR00115-00177
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
2 1684987 GASKET
1 5049951 TUBE
1 5225084 BRACKET
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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
Replace the fuel inlet tube 3963184 with new cast aluminum tube 5049951 and replace bracket 4314145 with a new support bracket 5225084. During reassembly use a 1684987 gasket on each side. Refer to the attached Rework Procedure and the Disassembly and Assembly manual for repair instructions.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
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 4.0-hour job
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.
EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION
XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL METERING VALVE INLET TUBE
MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN G3520H GENERATOR SETS
Dear Cat Product Owner:
The fuel metering valve inlet tube needs to be replaced on the products listed above. The existing fuel metering valve inlet tube can crack causing gas leak to atmosphere. This may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstance, result in a risk of personal injury or death. You will not be charged for the service performed.
Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.
If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated.
You may now search for open Safety Service Letters by entering your product serial number(s). Visit the CAT.COM/SAFETY website and click on SUPPORT, then SAFETY SERVICES for more information. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 09May2017 when