VALVE GP-SOLENOID 3137668 - Caterpillar

TEBE1908-02
12Nov2014
(Revised 24Feb2016)
U-668
A-498
D-591
O-581
TM-26
Safety
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PINNING THE TURBOCHARGER HOUSING ON CERTAIN 3512C AND 3516C MARINE ENGINES
1052 1053 PI10994
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 "PI10994" 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 "PI10994" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number,"96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
This Revised Service Letter replaces the 12Nov2014 (Revised 17Jul2015) Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product, Parts Needed, and Service Claim Allowances.
PROBLEM
The existing turbocharger clamp may allow rotation of the turbo housing on some higher ratings on 3512C and 3516C Marine Engines causing a failure of the exhaust bellows, which may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal injury or death.
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model Identification Number
*******Group 1*******
3512C TTG00200, 211, 216-219, 243-244, 248, 253-260, 263-264, 268, 274-275, 278, 280-316, 318-340
3516C TTJ00200, 236, 255-256, 264-267, 285-286, 294-296, 299, 303-304, 312-317, 324-325, 343-344, 350-351, 364-370, 372, 374-375, 382-383, 387, 398-399, 408, 410-411, 425, 427-429, 436-437, 447, 450-457, 459-461, 464-493
*******Group 2*******
3512C TTG00341-00371
3516C TTJ00494-00599, 601, 604, 607
*******Group 3*******
3512C HD T3W00204-00234
3516C HD TKT00206, 208-209, 214-243
PARTS NEEDED
Qty
Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
2 1A2036 DOWEL
4 2432975 CLAMP-V-BAND
2 3026504 BELLOWS AS
2 3725858 CLAMP-V-BAND
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.
*******Group 2*******
2 1A2036 DOWEL
2 3725858 CLAMP-V-BAND
4 3744581 GASKET-EXHAUST
2 3840515 BELLOWS AS
4 4784159 CLAMP-V-BAND
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.
*******Group 3*******
2 1A2036 DOWEL
2 3645416 BELLOWS AS
2 3725858 CLAMP-V-BAND
4 3744581 GASKET-EXHAUST
4 4501447 CLAMP-V-BAND
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
Refer to the attached Rework Procedure to properly machine a pin into the housing and install the new clamp.
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