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June 28, 2002
U-142
Priority
Parts stock action needed |
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM REPLACING ONE FRONT LINKAGE PIN ON CERTAIN 365B L MATERIAL HANDLERS |
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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.
COMPLETION DATE |
TERMINATION DATE |
December 31, 2002 | June 30, 2003 |
PROBLEM
One front linkage pin needs to be replaced on certain 365B L Material Handlers. This front linkage pin may have cracks due to improper heat treatment. The pin needs to be replaced to prevent damage to the bores and front linkage structures.AFFECTED PRODUCT
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PARTS NEEDED
1 - 1235342 PinACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 1235342 Pins from dealer parts stock.
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- Refer to Illustration 1 for pin location (PT4 identification).
- Refer to Service Manual, Disassembly and Assembly RENR1970 for Pins replacement.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all 1235342 Pins removed from parts stock.
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PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Attach. (1- Owner Notification)
SAMPLE OF OWNER NOTIFICATION
XYZ Corporation3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
PRIORITY - Replace the Front Linkage Pins
MODELS INVOLVED - 365B L Material Handlers
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
One front linkage pin needs to be replaced on certain 365B L Material Handlers. This front linkage pin may have cracks due to improper heat treatment. The pin needs to be replaced to prevent damage to the bores and front linkage structures. New front linkage pin needs to be installed on the products listed below. 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 June 28, 2002 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 June 28, 2002 Service Letter