PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 239-7166 HARNESS ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN M325C MATERIAL HANDLERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 239-7166 HARNESS ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN M325C MATERIAL HANDLERS

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July 15, 2005
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2397166/">239-7166 HARNESS ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN M325C MATERIAL HANDLERS
1408 4450		PI30819

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30819" 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 "PI30819" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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
January 31, 2006	July 31, 2006

PROBLEM

The 2397166/">239-7166 Harness Assembly for the generator arrangement may not be compatible with the 239-7167 Harness Assembly that is equipped on the machine on certain M325C Material Handlers. This will prevent the operation of the generator.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
M325C Material Handler	PAN255, 256, 259, 264-268, 272 XJA218, 219

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2397166	HARNESS ASSEMBLY

ACTION REQUIRED

See the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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%	8.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 8.0-hour job. NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report

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)
(2-Rework Procedure)

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2397166/">239-7166 HARNESS ASSEMBLY

MODELS INVOLVED - M325C MATERIAL HANDLERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new 2397166/">239-7166 Harness Assembly needs to be installed on the products listed below. The current 2397166/">239-7166 Harness Assembly may not be compatible with the 239-7167 Harness Assembly that is installed on the machine. 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 July 15, 2005 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 July 15, 2005 Service Letter

Rework Procedure