PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING A TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN FORESTY EXCAVATORS AND TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING A TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN FORESTY EXCAVATORS AND TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

Usage:

REBE2120-02

23Jul2007
(Revised 19Sep2007)


U-348
A-287
D-291
O-314

 
Safety
  
 Parts stock action needed 

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING A TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN FORESTY EXCAVATORS AND TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

7320
PI10613
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10613" 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 "PI10613" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

 
NOTE:

This Revised Service Letter replaces the 23Jul2007 (Revised July 2007) Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Track Feller Buncher Affected Product.



PROBLEM

The existing 251-6772 Tube Assembly needs to be replaced on certain Foresty Excavators and Track Feller Bunchers. The small shoulder on the tube creates the potential for sudden large release of refrigerant into the cab environment which can cause or may result in personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
1190  BZK01220, 2160-2162
1190T  BZL01320-01321, 2210
1390  B3F00205, 2310-2312
320C FM HW  SAH01001-01238, 1240-1242, 1244-1246, 1248-1252
320C FM ST  TBR01001-01030
320D FM HW  EAX00161
322C FM HW C3R01001-01028

LAR01001-01050
322C FM LGP  BYL01001-01008
322C FM ST  M2H01001-01005
324D FM  JKR00163-00178
324D FM HEEL  JLS00152-00173
324D FM LGP  JGK00127-00128
325C FM HW M2K01001-01015

S3M01001-01019
325C FM ST  G1L01001
325D FM  C7K00192-00202
325D FM BUTT N  C9M00133-00138
325D FM HEEL  C8L00153-00166
330C FM HW B1K01001-01027

B4N01001-01018
330C FM ST  B3M01001
330D FM  L2K00215-00221
330D FM BUTT N  E4K00236-00238, 350
330D FM HEEL  H3K00225-00234, 350-353
511  51100265-00286
521  52100295-00314
522  52200235-00246
532  53200175-00176
541  54100205-00211
551  55100115-00116
552  55200145
TK711  10100245-00276
TK721  10200345-00367
TK722  10300445-00467
TK732  10400545-00549
TK741  20200225-00233
TK752  30200425

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 9X7378 SEAL-O-RING
1 2844177 TUBE AS

ACTION REQUIRED

****Parts Stock ****

Remove all 251-6772 from dealer parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Evacuate the refrigerant. Replace the 251-6772 Tube Assembly (red tube in image) with a 284-4177 Tube Assembly and a new 9X-7378 O-ring. Re-charge the system.
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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

****Parts Stock****

Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job


PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING A TUBE ASSEMBLY FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN FORESTY EXCAVATORS AND TRACK FELLER BUNCHERS

MODELS INVOLVED - 320C FM, 320D FM, 322C FM, 324D FM, 330C FM, 330D FM, TK711, TK721, TK722, TK732, TK741, TK751, TK752, 511, 521, 522, 532, 541, 551, 552

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:


The 251-6772 Tube Assembly needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing tube can fail to hold the o-ring in place creating the potential for sudden large release of refrigerant into the cab environment which can cause or may result in personal injury or death. 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 23Jul2007 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 23Jul2007 Service Letter

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