PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BOOM AND STICK ON CERTAIN 311F, 312F, 313F, 314F, 315F, 316F, 318F, 320, 323, 323F, 325F, 326D2, 326F, 330, 330D2, 330F, 335F, AND 336 EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BOOM AND STICK ON CERTAIN 311F, 312F, 313F, 314F, 315F, 316F, 318F, 320, 323, 323F, 325F, 326D2, 326F, 330, 330D2, 330F, 335F, AND 336 EXCAVATORS

Usage:

TEBE8927-00

29Mar2019


U-193
A-163
D-170
O-176

 

After Failure Only

  
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BOOM AND STICK ON CERTAIN 311F, 312F, 313F, 314F, 315F, 316F, 318F, 320, 323, 323F, 325F, 326D2, 326F, 330, 330D2, 330F, 335F, AND 336 EXCAVATORS

6502 6501
PS54028
NOTE:

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.

NOTE:

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS54028" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE:

The information supplied in this service letter may not be valid after the termination date of this program. Do not perform the work outlined in this Service Letter after the termination date without first contacting your Caterpillar product analyst.


TERMINATION DATE

31Mar2021

PROBLEM

The existing front structure (boom and stick) have non-conforming paint on certain 311F, 312F, 313F, 314F, 315F, 316F, 318F, 320, 323, 323F, 325F, 326D2, 326F, 330, 330D2, 330F, 335F, and 336 Excavators. The front structure may have a paint defect causing the paint to peel off even without rust.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
320  HEX00810, 817, 876, 909, 915, 924, 936, 941-942, 944, 948, 952, 970, 984-2265, 2267-2318, 2320-2519, 2521-2531, 2534-2538, 2540, 2543-2546
320 GC  KTN00154-00530, 532, 534-545
323 DWE10101-10111

RAZ00301, 359, 378, 381, 398-1220, 1222-1223, 1225, 1227-1231
323F L PLB10122

YEJ10415-10419
323F LN  MFY20019-20109
325F L  NDJ20127-20515, 20517-20526
325F LCR  RBW20068-20307, 20309, 20311-20312
326D 2L  LJE10003-10012
326F L EBK20005-20012

FBR20077-20402

GGJ20022-20094
326F LN  HCA20029-20132
330  LHW00149-00154
330D 2L FEX10001-10014, 10016-10017

XDR10076, 10082-10132
330F L GHT20001

HBT20041-20137

HCK20001-20058, 20060-20084, 20086

JHF20001-20015

LCG20018-20025

MBX20239-20670
330F LN JFR20054-20146

KFA20001-20015
335F LCR  SGJ20044, 20062, 20074-20312
336 JHD00157-00183, 185-186

YBN00143-00154
*******Group  2*******
311FL JFT10253-10364

KCW10086-10136

LZF10091-10131
312F  KMK10086-10343, 10345-10348
312F GC  FKE10145-10233
313F L DJE10272-10465

PRG10269, 10271-10521, 10523-10524
313F LGC GJD10242, 10254, 10256-10442

HDK10196-10324
314F CR  RAF10084-10279
315FL  TDY11229, 11237-12057, 12059-12061
316F L ECZ20025-20117

YDL20108-20413, 20415-20420
318F L FFT20006-20029

HCP20014-20094

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 PAINT PAINT (Procured locally by dealer)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 2% 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*******
1 PAINT PAINT (Procured locally by dealer)
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 2% 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

Rework the stick paint, including the attached parts, if serious paint peeling off occurs.

If boom paint peels off on the Group 2 Machines, rework is required.

Take photos of paint peeling off defect prior to completing the Rework Procedure.

Attach the photos to the SIMSi claim.

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
0-2000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 20.0-hour job for Group 1

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
0-2000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 20.0-hour job for Group 2



PARTS DISPOSITION

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


Rework Procedure


 
1. Preparation

1.1 Wash the entire machine free from obvious dirt.

1.2 Place the machine in a a repair paint booth in order to prevent dust from getting on the painted surface.

1.3 Use NIPPON PAINT N-URTP-CYZ (main agent) and N-URTP-HDN (hardener) or equivalent to CAT certified paint. Mix the main agent and the hardener. The ratio is as follows; Main agent: Hardener = 100: 30 (weight)

1.4 Sand the whole stick and completely remove the paint film. For Group 2 Machines, if boom paint peel off has occurred, rework as well.

1.5 High pressure spray at close range with hot water can be used to remove the paint before sanding.

NOTE: Do not spray to seals directly to prevent seal damage.

NOTE: After the hot water spray, remove water on the surface by air blow to prevent rusting.

1.6 Clean up by solvent, alkaline, or acetates cleaner.

1.7 Mask the parts around the paint area in order to prevent the yellow color over spray.
 
2. Painting

2.1 Paint the sanded area base on Technical Data Sheet (TDS). (Obtain TDS from a paint supplier.) An air spray gun or airless spray gun is acceptable.

2.2 Remove the masking.
 
3. Drying - Ensure that the drying time is based on the paint TDS.
 
4. Paint finish - Obtain ASTM D3359 and D3363.

Finished paint film shall meet the following conditions:

- Minimum Dry Film Thickness: 0.080mm
- Adhesion (ASTM D3359 Method A): 4A Minimum
- Hardness (ASTM D3363): HB Minimum before handling, tacking, packing of outdoor exposure.
- Color: Applies only to topcoat paints. The visual appearance between the painted area and the color standard shall be matched.
- The color of the entire painted surface shall be uniformed.
- Run/Sag: Max 2/ 2500 cm2
- Dirt/ Dust: Any particle 1.25mm diameter Max 10/ 2,500 cm2
 
5. Others - Paint or paint methods with higher specifications are acceptable.
 
 

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