PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REROUTING A HYDRAULIC PILOT HOSE ON CERTAIN D11T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REROUTING A HYDRAULIC PILOT HOSE ON CERTAIN D11T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

Usage:

REBE6219-00

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09Jun2010

U-199

A-157

D-174

O-179

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REROUTING A HYDRAULIC PILOT HOSE ON CERTAIN D11T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS
5057		PI10807

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10807" 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 "PI10807" 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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PROBLEM

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A hydraulic pilot hose needs to be replaced and re-routed on certain D11T Track-Type Tractors to avoid a potential interference with a fuel line.

This interference issue may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
D11T	GEB00597-00642

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2H9233	SPACER
1	5P2424	BOLT
1	5P7462	CLIP
1	5P7463	CLIP
1	6V0683	GROMMET
1	8T4121	WASHER-HARD
1	8T4195	BOLT
1	2747450	BRACKET AS.
1	3592805	HOSE AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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

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Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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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 2.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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 REROUTING A HYDRAULIC PILOT HOSE ON CERTAIN D11T TRACK-TYPE TRACTORS

MODELS INVOLVED - D11T Track Type Tractors

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A hydraulic pilot hose needs to be replaced and re-routed on the products listed below to avoid a potential interference with a fuel line. This interference issue may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal 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 09Jun2010 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 09Jun2010 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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1. Make a 359-2805 Hose Assembly with a 6V-9961 Coupling, a 6V-9962 Coupling, and 238-8337 Bulk Hose, using HIS instructions.

2. Remove the floorplate.

3. Remove 8T-8917 Bolt. Replace with a 5P-2424 Bolt and a 2H-9233 Spacer. Refer to Image 1.1.1 below. This view shows the right hand side frame rail.

Image1.1.1

4. Install 274-7450 Bracket as shown below in Image 1.2.1

Image1.2.1

5. Remove existing 247-6977 Pilot Hose.

6. Install 359-2805 Hose Assembly, 5P-7462 and 5P-7463 Clips, 6V-0683 Grommet, 8T-4121 Washer, and 8T-4195 Bolt as shown below. Adjust routing as needed to ensure clearance between the 359-2805 Hose and the fuel lines. See Image 1.3.1 below.

7. Reinstall the floorplate.