Usage:
NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3214" as the Part Number, "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 "PI3214" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
NOTE: Although this Program is to be administered as described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed from Parts Stock as soon as possible.
Completion Date
June 30, 1999Termination Date
December 31, 1999Problem
The fuel tank needs to be inspected for cracks that may cause fuel leaks on certain 325B L, 325B LN, 330B L and 330B LN Excavators. Cracks may appear at the bottom plate. If a crack is found at the bottom plate, apply PS5527.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
325B (05A11494, 11516-11530, 11648, 11658, 11932, 11953, 11991, 12075, 12076, 11516-11530, 12049, 12050, 12069-12071, 12258, 12260)
325B L (6DN225-800, 4DS125-169, 5BS215-220)
325B LN (8FN175-663)
330B (05A11360, 11361, 11385, 11386, 11480, 11484, 11485, 11499, 11546, 11552-11559, 11571, 11572, 11632-11646, 11659, 11770, 11796-11804, 11832-11834, 11856, 11918-11922, 11924, 11925, 11930, 11931, 11943, 11954, 11998-12002, 12062, 12098, 12255, 12256)
330B L (3YR148-752, 4RS330-384, 5LS196-215)
330B LN (5LR130-456)
Parts Needed
Dealers will NOT need to order parts for this Program.
Action Required
1. Remove the cover plate from under the fuel tank.
2. Inspect the fuel tank bottom plate for cracks.
3. If leaks are detected, apply PS5527 for fuel tank replacement.
4. If no leaks are detected, put the cover plate in place, under the fuel tank.
Parts Stock
Remove all 1089838 and 1161636 Fuel Tanks from Parts Stock.
Owner Notification
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.
Service Claim Allowances
NOTE: This is a 1-hour job to inspect the fuel tank.
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.
Parts Stock
Submit one claim for all 1089838 and 1161636 Fuel Tanks removed from Parts Stock.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
NOTE: MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach.
- (1-Owner Notification)
Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners