PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 230-0185 HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 345C L EXCAVATORS
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2300185/">230-0185 HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 345C L EXCAVATORS |
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PROBLEM
The 2300185/">230-0185 Hose Assembly may have been built incorrectly on certain 345C L Excavators. The current hose assembly may have been manufactured with XT-5 Hose instead of the specified XT-6 hose. This could cause the hose assembly to burst.AFFECTED PRODUCT
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| 345C L | ELS151-172
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| 1 | 2300185 | HOSE ASSEMBLY (Dealer Fabricated) |
ACTION REQUIRED
Replace the 2300185/">230-0185 Hose Assembly with a new 2300185/">230-0185 Hose Assembly.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
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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)
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS
XYZ Corporation3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999
SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2300185/">230-0185 HOSE ASSEMBLY
MODELS INVOLVED - 345C L EXCAVATORS
Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:
A new 2300185/">230-0185 Hose Assembly needs to be installed on the products listed below. The current hose assembly may have been manufactured with the incorrect hose. This hose may not withstand the system pressure and can possibly burst, causing serious injury or death. 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 February 2, 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.
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Attached to February 2, 2006 Service Letter
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