PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL LINES AND/OR HOSES AND THE FUEL MANIFOLD FOR CERTAIN C27 ENGINE THAT ARE ON D10T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL LINES AND/OR HOSES AND THE FUEL MANIFOLD FOR CERTAIN C27 ENGINE THAT ARE ON D10T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Usage:

REBE2719-01

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15Oct2007

(Revised 21Nov2007)

U-521

A-426

D-418

O-449

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL LINES AND/OR HOSES AND THE FUEL MANIFOLD FOR CERTAIN C27 ENGINE THAT ARE ON D10T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS
1274		PI10635

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10635" 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 "PI10635" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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NOTE:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 15Oct2007 Service Letter. Changes were made to the Parts Disposition to require that parts removed be returned to the factory.

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PROBLEM

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Problems have been identified with cavitation of fittings in fuel hoses on the front and rear of the cylinder heads previously installed on C27 Engines in certain D10T Track-Type Tractors. Failure of these components could cause a fuel leakage and result in a fire with the potential for injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model

Identification Number

D10T

RJG00105-00106, 110, 126, 128, 142, 152, 159, 162-163, 165, 169, 180-182, 187, 192, 197-198, 218, 227-230, 238, 240, 244-246, 248-252, 257, 259, 263-264, 269-270, 273, 275, 281, 285, 289, 296-297, 299-300, 317, 327-330, 338, 351, 354, 357, 359, 366, 371, 384, 389-390, 393, 395, 403, 409-414, 417, 423, 425, 427, 438, 448, 453-455, 462, 465, 469-470, 476, 490, 494, 506-509, 511-512, 517-518, 521, 523, 525, 528, 530, 535-536, 538, 542, 544-545, 549, 553-554, 557, 559, 565, 570-573, 576, 580, 582, 584, 597-598, 604, 613-615, 618, 620-623, 631-634, 636, 638-639, 653, 656-658, 662, 667, 673, 693, 706, 715, 720, 727, 730-731, 733, 738-742, 747, 750, 764-766, 789, 800, 805, 814-816, 822, 824, 827, 830, 844, 854, 858, 861, 876-877, 883, 891, 893-894, 906, 908, 926, 928-929, 940, 942-943, 950, 955-957, 964, 968, 975, 983, 990, 1002, 1006, 1061

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
4	0307937	CONNECTOR-PORT
4	2147568	SEAL-O-RING-STOR
1	3041247	HOSE AS.
1	3041248	HOSE AS.
2	3043587	HOSE AS.
In Order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an inital 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

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Replace the front and rear fuel hoses and port connectors with same part numbers as called out in Special Instructions REHS3297, Installation Of Fuel Lines.

Note: Ensure that the fuel hose is properly routed from the cylinder head, so that no interference is found with the wiring harness, the valve cover, or other components on the top of the engine.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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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%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 4.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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Please return all parts replaced with this service letter to the address listed below.

PLEASE SHIP TO:
CATERPILLAR
PARTS RETURN AREA
BLDG DD DOCK 8
ATTN DERECK HEFFRON
OLD GALENA RD RT 29 MOSSVILLE, IL 61552

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE FUEL LINES AND/OR HOSES AND THE FUEL MANIFOLD FOR CERTAIN C27 ENGINE THAT ARE ON D10T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

MODELS INVOLVED - D10T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

New fuel lines need to be installed on the products listed below. Failure of these components could cause fuel leakage and result in a fire with the potential for 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 15Oct2007 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 15Oct2007 Service Letter