TRANSMISSION AR 3Q6618 - Caterpillar

August 23, 2003
U-224
A-158
D-163
O-184
Priority PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR A FUELTANK STRAINER IN THE FUEL TANK OF CERTAIN D8R AND D8R SERIES II TRACK-TYPETRACTORS
1273 PI30543
This Program must be administered assoon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30543" 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 "PI30543" 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
February 28, 2004 August 31, 2004PROBLEM
A fuel tank strainer needs to be installed inthe fuel tank of certain D8R and D8R Series II Track-Type Tractors. Thestrainer will help prevent any debris from entering into the fuel tank.A limited number of machines have been identified that did not get thestrainer installed at the factory.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
D8R 9EM1596-1672
D8R AKA675-702PARTS NEEDED
Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.
Quantity Part Number Description
1 9P7121 STRAINER-FUELACTION REQUIRED
Refer to the Service Manual and Parts Book if/asnecessary.Install the 9P7121 Fuel Tank Strainer.OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attachedOwner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Caterpillar Dealer Suggested Customer Suggested
Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs. Parts Labor Hrs.
100% 1 0 0 0 0
This is a 1-hour job.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligibledealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.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 FORA FUEL TANK STRAINER IN THE FUEL TANK OF CERTAIN D8R AND D8R SERIES IITRACK-TYPE TRACTORSMODELS INVOLVED - D8R AND D8R SERIES II TRACK-TYPETRACTORSDear Caterpillar Product Owner:A fuel tank strainer needs to be installedin the fuel tank of the products listed below. The strainer will help preventany debris from entering into the fuel tank. A limited number of machineshave been identified that did not get the strainer installed at the factory.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 August 23, 2003 when scheduling this service. You will not be chargedfor the service performed.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 August 23, 2003 Service Letter