PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AIR SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON CERTAIN C15 PETROLEUM ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AIR SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON CERTAIN C15 PETROLEUM ENGINES

Usage:

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24May2013

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AIR SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON CERTAIN C15 PETROLEUM ENGINES
1078		PI10930

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10930" as the Part Number and "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 "PI10930" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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PROBLEM

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The air shut off valve solenoid coil jam nut does not have sufficient retention. This may result in a loss of torque on the valve assembly.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C15	HAZ00502-00607, 609-614, 617-635

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1565970	NUT 1/2-20
1	4345080	SPACER
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

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Ensure that all safety information, warnings, and instructions are read and understood before this service procedure is performed.

1. Remove the old lock nut and spacer.

2. Install a new 156-5970 Lock Nut and a new 434-5080 Spacer that holds down the solenoid of the air shut off valve.

3. Hand tighten the lock nut.

4. Tighten the lock nut to a torque of 20 +/- 3 Nm (175 +/- 25 lb in).

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada
Australia
New Zealand

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR UPDATING THE AIR SHUTOFF SOLENOID ON CERTAIN C15 PETROLEUM ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED - C15 PETROLEUM ENGINES

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The lock nut and spacer need to be replaced on the solenoid for the air shut off valve of the C15 Petroleum Engines. The engine may overspeed or continue to run when the operator has requested the engine to shutdown if a failure of these parts occurs while the engine is running and exposed to flammable gases. 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 SAFETY.CAT.COM website and click on the Product Safety page for more information.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 24May2013 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed for your added safety and satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 24May2013 Service Letter