PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING THE TURBO HOSE CLAMP ON CERTAIN 323D EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING THE TURBO HOSE CLAMP ON CERTAIN 323D EXCAVATORS

Usage:

REBE2289-01

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01Aug2007

(Revised 04Sep2007)

O-330

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING THE TURBO HOSE CLAMP ON CERTAIN 323D EXCAVATORS
1374 1052		PI31313

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31313" 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 "PI31313" 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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NOTE:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 01Aug2007 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Population and Action Required.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
29Feb2008	31Aug2008

PROBLEM

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The 144-0367 Clamp that is located on the inlet hose of the turbocharger may not be tightened to the correct torque on certain 323D Excavators. Severe damage to the turbo-charger can be caused if the clamp is not tightened to the correct torque.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
323D L	BYM00109-00110, 119
323D LN	RAC00254-00258, 260-264
323D LN (OEM)	DCJ00103
323D S	SED00196-00201, 204, 206-207

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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Tighten the 144-0367 Clamp that is located on the inlet hose of the turbocharger to a torque of 11 Nm. Refer to Image 1.

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Image1

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 TIGHTENING THE TURBO HOSE CLAMP ON CERTAIN 323D EXCAVATORS

MODELS INVOLVED - 323D Excavators

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 144-0367 Clamp that is located on the inlet hose of the turbocharger may not be tightened to the correct torque on the products listed below. Severe damage to the turbo-charger can be caused if the clamp is not tightened to the correct torque. 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 01Aug2007 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 01Aug2007 Service Letter