PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE COOLING PACKAGE ON CERTAIN 587R PIPELAYERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE COOLING PACKAGE ON CERTAIN 587R PIPELAYERS

Usage:

REBE3220-02

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30Jan2008

(Revised 26Jun2008)

O-47

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE COOLING PACKAGE ON CERTAIN 587R PIPELAYERS
7304		PI31440

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31440" 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 "PI31440" 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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NOTE:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 30Jan2008 (Revised 06Feb2008) Service Letter. Changes have been made to Affected Product.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
31Jul2008	31Jan2009

PROBLEM

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The engine may not warm to desired temperatures on the products listed below. Changes need to be made to the artic conversion package to insure proper operating temperature.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
587R	BXL00164-00260, 275-344

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	4F4873	GASKET
1	4N1156	GASKET
1	7C0307	GASKET
1	1090076	SEAL-O-RING
1	3160047	ARCTIC AR
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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1. Park the machine on a level surface. Put the parking brake on and place the boom down.
2. Apply Special Instruction REHS4321. Reference the instructions packaged with the kit for additional information.

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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 14.0-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

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE COOLING PACKAGE ON CERTAIN 587R PIPELAYERS

MODELS INVOLVED - 587R PIPELAYERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The engine may not warm to desired temperatures on the products listed below. Changes need to be made to the artic conversion package to insure proper operating temperature. 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 30Jan2008 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 30Jan2008 Service Letter