PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE MUFFLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 365CL, 365CL FS, AND 365CL MH EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE MUFFLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 365CL, 365CL FS, AND 365CL MH EXCAVATORS

Usage:

REBE2513-00

29Jan2008


U-51
A-43
D-41
O-46

 
After Failure Only
  
 Parts stock action needed 

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE MUFFLER BRACKET ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN 365CL, 365CL FS, AND 365CL MH EXCAVATORS

1062
PS51437
NOTE:

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS51437" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "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.

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.


TERMINATION DATE

31Jan2010

PROBLEM

The existing 266-6181 or 310-9517 Muffler Bracket Assembly can crack on certain 365CL, 365CL FS, and 365CL Excavators. The failure results in a crack on the bracket where the U bolt holding the exhaust muffler is bolted on.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
365C L ELC00156-00377

MCS00178-00191, 193-454

MCY00185-00431

MEM00171-00274
365C L FS  PAR00250-00267
365C L MH  GWC00226-00228
*******Group  2*******
365C L OEM  GSZ00101-00103, 116-130
CIPI  0EM01312-01313, 1397, 1417, 1479, 1674-1675, 1682, 1960-1961, 1972-1973

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 3109692 BRACKET AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.
*******Group 2*******
1 3109692 BRACKET AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 3% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

****Parts Stock ****

Remove all 266-6181 or 310-9517 Muffler Bracket Assemblies from dealer parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Change the failed 266-6181 or 310-9517 Muffler Bracket Assembly (see Image 1) with improved 310-9692 Muffler Bracket Assembly. Follow the removal and installation procedure from Disassembly and Assembly Manual, RENR8615, to remove and install the muffler. Tighten to a torque of 50+/-10 Nm on the U-bolt (see Image 2).
Image1
Image2

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

****Parts Stock****

Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock.

 
 
****Affected Product****
Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 1

Product smu/age whichever comes first
Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
0-4000 hrs,
0-24 mo 
100.0%
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
4001-8000 hrs,
25-48 mo 
33.3%
50.0%
0.0%
0.0%
50.0%
50.0%
 NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job for Group 2



PARTS DISPOSITION

****Parts Stock****
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

****Affected Product****
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

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