PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN 323D EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN 323D EXCAVATORS

Usage:

REBE1096-00

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08Aug2006

O-570

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN 323D EXCAVATORS
1263 1274		PI31129

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31129" 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 "PI31129" 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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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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
28Feb2007	31Aug2007

PROBLEM

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The inlet and outlet ports may have been inverted on the fuel/water separator on certain 323D Excavators. If the fuel lines are incorrectly installed, the following conditions may exist: abnormal fuel restriction, loss of power, or the filter element may plug prematurely.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
323D L	PBM00224-00282, 284-285, 287-334
323DLN	CYD00169-00239, 244-303, 305-309
323DS	DKW00171, 173-175, 177, 183-196, 201-224, 226-245, 247

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to attached Rework Procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

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 0.5-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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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES

MODELS INVOLVED - 323D EXCAVATORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

Fuel lines need to be inspected on the products listed below. The inlet and outlet ports may have been inverted on the fuel/water separator causing abnormal fuel restriction, loss of power, and/or the filter element may plug prematurely. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Caterpillar dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 08Aug2006 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 08Aug2006 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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Disassemble the outlet hose of the fuel/water separator located in the battery compartment.