PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE IMPLEMENT LOCKOUT VALVE ON CERTAIN 583T, 587R, AND 587T PIPELAYERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE IMPLEMENT LOCKOUT VALVE ON CERTAIN 583T, 587R, AND 587T PIPELAYERS

Usage:

REBE3074-02

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15Apr2008

(Revised 13Mar2009)

U-196

A-157

D-151

O-175

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE IMPLEMENT LOCKOUT VALVE ON CERTAIN 583T, 587R, AND 587T PIPELAYERS
5001 5063		PI10674

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10674" 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 "PI10674" 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 15Apr2008 (Revised 05Jun2008) Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed.

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PROBLEM

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The implement lockout valve needs to be reworked on certain 583T, 587R, and 587T Pipelayers. The existing implement lockout valve may not function and may result in personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*****Group 1*****
583T	CMX00110-00195

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*****Group 2*****
587R	BXL00163-00183
587T	FAT00214-00281, 283-284

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*****Group 1*****
1	2M9780	SEAL-O-RING
1	3J1907	SEAL-O-RING
3	3K0360	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V0852	CAP-DUST
1	6V3965	NIPPLE AS
5	6V8397	SEAL-O-RING
2	6V8634	CONNECTOR-SEAL
1	6V8723	ELBOW-FACE SEAL
1	6V8781	TEE-FACE SEAL
5	7K1181	STRAP-CABLE
1	8C8988	ELBOW
2	8T4121	WASHER-HARD
2	8T5005	BOLT
1	9S4190	PLUG-O-RING
1	9S4191	PLUG-STOR
1	2147568	SEAL-O-RING-STOR
1	2520742	VALVE GP-MTG&
1	3110194	PLATE
1	3110537	HOSE AS
1	3110538	HOSE AS
1	3110539	HOSE AS
1	3110915	HARNESS 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 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	2M9780	SEAL-O-RING
1	3J1907	SEAL-O-RING
3	3K0360	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V0852	CAP-DUST
1	6V3965	NIPPLE AS
4	6V8397	SEAL-O-RING
1	6V8634	CONNECTOR-SEAL
1	6V8636	CONNECTOR-SEAL
2	6V8723	ELBOW-FACE SEAL
8	7K1181	STRAP-CABLE
3	7T1099	LINK
2	8T4121	WASHER-HARD
2	8T5005	BOLT
1	9S4190	PLUG-O-RING
1	9S4191	PLUG-STOR
1	2147568	SEAL-O-RING-STOR
1	2520742	VALVE GP-MTG&
1	3110192	HOSE AS
1	3110193	HOSE AS
1	3110194	PLATE
1	3110916	HARNESS 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 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 Service Manual as necessary. Replace the implement lockout solenoid with a different valve group, reroute hydraulic lines, and reroute electrical harnesses.
Refer to Special Instruction, REHS4342, for additional rework instructions.

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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 for Group 1

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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 for Group 2

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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 REWORKING THE IMPLEMENT LOCKOUT VALVE ON CERTAIN 583T, 587R, AND 587T PIPELAYERS

MODELS INVOLVED - 583T, 587R, AND 587T PIPELAYERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The implement lockout valve needs to be reworked and replaced on the products listed below. The existing implement lockout valve may not function and may result in 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 15Apr2008 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 15Apr2008 Service Letter