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January 1, 2006
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING NEW HANDRAILS ON CERTAIN 345B SERIES II EXCAVATORS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A WIDE HEAVY DUTY UNDERCARRIAGE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO THE CAB AND ACCESS PLATFORM |
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PROBLEM
New handrails need to be installed on certain 345B Series II Excavators that are equipped with a wide heavy duty undercarriage. This is needed in order to provide better use of the handrails in order gain access to the cab and the right corner access platform.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
345BL II |
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PARTS NEEDED
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Part Number | Description |
10 | 8C8992 | BOLT-LOCKING |
6 | 5P1076 | WASHER-HARD |
2 | 8T4139 | BOLT |
6 | 8T4223 | WASHER-HARD |
24 | 8T7338 | BOLT |
24 | 9X8257 | WASHER |
2 | 1271104 | PLATE |
2 | 1464957 | SHIM |
1 | 1598917 | HANDRAIL AS |
1 | 1599088 | STEP AS |
1 | 1622467 | SUPPORT |
1 | 1808651 | PIPE AS |
1 | 2731387 |
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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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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 Corporation3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR MOVING THE HANDRAILS
MODELS INVOLVED - 345B SERIES II EXCAVATORS THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A WIDE HEAVY DUTY UNDERCARRIAGE
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
New handrails need to be installed on the products listed below. The current handrails on these machines require excessive reach, which makes 3-points of contact difficult. Lack of 3-point contact could result in a slip or fall with the potential for serious personal injury. This is needed in order to provide better use of the handrails in order gain access to the cab and the right corner access platform. 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 January 1, 2006 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 January 1, 2006 Service Letter
Rework Procedure
- Remove the 170-2579 Pipe Assembly.
- Make the diameter of the hole 15.5mm on the 170-2645 Box Assembly ?Spacer.
- Weld the 127-1104 Plate.
- Add the items. See the next illustration.
- Remove the 154-5610 Handrail.
- Install the new 273-1387 Handrail.