Fuel Filter May Leak on Certain 3406, 3412, C9, C9.3, C13, C15, and C18Engines {1260, 1261, 1262} Caterpillar

Articulated Truck

730C (S/N: TFF1-UP)

730C2 (S/N: 2T41-UP; 2L71-UP)

745C (S/N: TFK1-UP)

Electric Power Generation

C13GENSET (S/N: DH41-UP)

Engine

3412 (S/N: 38S1-UP)

C13 (S/N: N3F1-UP)

C15 (S/N: KRA1-UP; N5F1-UP)

C18 (S/N: JLE1-UP)

Excavator

336E (S/N: YCE1-UP)

336F (S/N: TZA1-UP; RKB1-UP; LTP1-UP; WTZ1-UP)

349E (S/N: RGH1-UP)

349F (S/N: BZ21-UP; HPD1-UP)

352F (S/N: NDC1-UP; YEG1-UP; A9J1-UP)

374F (S/N: DNM1-UP)

Generator Set

3406C GEN SET (S/N: C2G1-UP)

C15 GEN SET (S/N: T4A1-UP; C5L1-UP; NAP1-UP)

C18 GEN SET (S/N: LNB1-UP; L8D1-UP; NKM1-UP)

Industrial Engine

C9 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: REH1-UP)

C9.3 (S/N: D9N1-UP)

Motor Grader

120K (S/N: SZN1-UP)

120K Series 2 (S/N: SZS1-UP)

12K (S/N: JJA1-UP)

Off-Highway Truck/Tractor

770G (S/N: KDH1-UP; ECM1-UP)

772G (S/N: KEX1-UP)

Track-Type Tractor

D6N (S/N: LJR1-UP)

D6T (S/N: SMC1-UP; RAD1-UP; KMR1-UP; GCT1-UP; SGT1-UP; HTZ1-UP)

D8R (S/N: 9EM1-UP)

D8T (S/N: J8B1-UP; FMC1-UP)

D9T (S/N: RJS1-UP)

Wheel Loader

950H (S/N: MXL1-UP)

962H (S/N: SSA1-UP)

966H (S/N: BJ61-UP; BS61-UP)

980M (S/N: KRS1-UP)

982M (S/N: F9A1-UP; LRS1-UP; K1Y1-UP)

988K (S/N: LWX1-UP; TWX1-UP)

Introduction

The problem that is identified below does not have a known permanent solution. Until a permanent solution is known, use the solution that is identified below.

Problem

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In certain cases the 1R-0749 Fuel Filter can develop a small leak at the top plate. In most cases if these filters develop a leak the leak will be small and will show shortly after installation.

Solution

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Do not operate or work on this product unless you have read and understood the instruction and warnings in the relevant Operation and Maintenance Manuals and relevant service literature. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Proper care is your responsibility.

Inspect and replace with good 1R-0749 Fuel Filter.

Retain failed parts and check "Send It Back" for an open parts return request.