PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CUSHION HITCH DRAIN HOSES AND TUBES ON CERTAIN 631G AND 637G WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS
Usage:
REBE2748-00
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| 26Nov2007 |
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| Priority | PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CUSHION HITCH DRAIN HOSES AND TUBES ON CERTAIN 631G AND 637G WHEEL TRACTOR-SCRAPERS |
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| 5057 | PI31401 |
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| NOTE: | This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31401" 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 "PI31401" 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: | 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 |
| 31May2008 | 30Nov2008 |
PROBLEM
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| Oscillation of the hitch during vehicle operation may cause the cushion hitch drain hose (9R-2591) to rub against exhaust muffler bracket and form a leak on certain 631G and 637G Wheel Tractor-Scrapers. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
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| Model | Identification Number |
| *******Group 1******* | |
| 631G | DFA00125-00129, 131-145, 147-173, 175-226, 228-229, 231-232, 234-236, 238, 240-241, 243-245, 247-249, 251-252, 254-283, 285-303, 306-309, 311-312, 314-330 |
| 637G | DFJ00225-00358, 360 |
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| *******Group 2******* | |
| 631G OEM | M1W00100-00116 |
| CIPI | 0EM01616 |
PARTS NEEDED
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Qty |
Part Number | Description |
| *******Group 1******* | ||
| 1 | 1S0994 | CLIP |
| 1 | 2M9780 | SEAL-O-RING |
| 1 | 3J7354 | SEAL-O-RING |
| 1 | 5S7379 | BOLT |
| 1 | 6D4244 | CLIP |
| 1 | 6D4636 | CLIP |
| 3 | 6V8398 | SEAL-O-RING |
| 1 | 6V8638 | CONNECTOR-SEAL |
| 1 | 6V8801 | NUT |
| 1 | 6V9837 | TEE-SWIVEL |
| 2 | 8T4896 | WASHER-HARD |
| 1 | 1359941 | ADAPTER-90 DEG |
| 1 | 3125957 | HOSE AS. |
| 1 | 3125958 | HOSE AS |
| 1 | 3145826 | 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. | ||
| *******Group 2******* | ||
| 1 | 1S0994 | CLIP |
| 1 | 2M9780 | SEAL-O-RING |
| 1 | 3J7354 | SEAL-O-RING |
| 1 | 5S7379 | BOLT |
| 1 | 6D4244 | CLIP |
| 1 | 6D4636 | CLIP |
| 3 | 6V8398 | SEAL-O-RING |
| 1 | 6V8638 | CONNECTOR-SEAL |
| 1 | 6V8801 | NUT |
| 1 | 6V9837 | TEE-SWIVEL |
| 2 | 8T4896 | WASHER-HARD |
| 1 | 1359941 | ADAPTER-90 DEG |
| 1 | 3125957 | HOSE AS. |
| 1 | 3125958 | HOSE AS |
| 1 | 3145826 | 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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| Remove both the hose (9R-2591) and the tube (124-1471). Replace them with a new 312-5957 Hose and rearrange fittings according to Lines Gp 258-8715. |
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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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