PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 247-7575 FILTER GROUP ON CERTAIN 793D OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 247-7575 FILTER GROUP ON CERTAIN 793D OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS

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REBE3326-00

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09Sep2008

U-458

A-372

D-379

O-419

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 247-7575 FILTER GROUP ON CERTAIN 793D OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS
1380 1374 5057 5068		PI31554

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31554" 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 "PI31554" 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
31Mar2009	30Sep2009

PROBLEM

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The 274-7575 Filter Group needs to be reworked on certain 793D Off-Highway Trucks. The existing 274-7575 Filter Group can cause VIMS alerts indicating that the brake cooling filters are plugged.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
*****Group 1*****
793D	FDB00106, 108-109, 111-119, 121-143, 146-177, 179-182, 184-207, 209-231, 235-271, 273-303, 305-310, 314-396, 400-425, 430-433, 438-448, 450-496, 501-513, 519-533, 539-546, 548, 550-553

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*****Group 2*****
793D	FDB00105, 107, 110, 120, 144-145, 178, 183, 208, 232-234, 272, 304, 311-313, 397-399, 426-429, 434-437, 449, 497-500, 514-518, 534-538, 547, 549

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*****Group 3*****
793D	FDB00554-00555, 567, 569, 571, 573-579, 581, 584, 586, 588, 590, 592, 594-634, 636, 638-664, 666, 668, 670-681

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*****Group 4*****
793D	FDB00556-00566, 568, 570, 572, 580, 582-583, 585, 587, 589, 591, 593, 635, 637, 665, 667, 669

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
*****Group 1*****
1	2M9780	SEAL-O-RING
1	5P7466	CLIP
1	5P7467	CLIP
1	5P8112	GROMMET
2	6G1444	ADAPTER
2	6V4590	SEAL-O RING
1	6V9182	ELBOW-FACE SEAL
3	6V9746	SEAL-O RING
2	7M8485	SEAL-O-RING
2	8M5007	SEAL-O RING
1	8T0568	SEAL-O-RING
8	8T4176	BOLT
1	8X1873	HOSE AS
1	9S4190	PLUG-O-RING
1	1021384	TEE-ORFS
2	2352478	SEAL-RECTANGULAR
1	2473020	HOSE AS.
4	2878400	SEAL-O-RING
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	5P7466	CLIP
1	5P7467	CLIP
1	5P8112	GROMMET
2	6G1444	ADAPTER
2	6V4590	SEAL-O RING
1	6V9182	ELBOW-FACE SEAL
3	6V9746	SEAL-O RING
2	7M8485	SEAL-O-RING
2	8M5007	SEAL-O RING
1	8T0568	SEAL-O-RING
8	8T4176	BOLT
1	8X1873	HOSE AS
1	9S4190	PLUG-O-RING
1	1021384	TEE-ORFS
2	2352478	SEAL-RECTANGULAR
1	2676189	HOSE AS
4	2878400	SEAL-O-RING
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 3*****
1	2M9780	SEAL-O-RING
1	5P7466	CLIP
1	5P7467	CLIP
1	5P8112	GROMMET
2	6G1444	ADAPTER
2	6V4590	SEAL-O RING
1	6V9182	ELBOW-FACE SEAL
3	6V9746	SEAL-O RING
2	7M8485	SEAL-O-RING
2	8M5007	SEAL-O RING
1	8T0568	SEAL-O-RING
8	8T4176	BOLT
1	8X1873	HOSE AS
1	9S4190	PLUG-O-RING
1	1021384	TEE-ORFS
2	2352478	SEAL-RECTANGULAR
1	2473020	HOSE AS.
4	2878400	SEAL-O-RING
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 4*****
1	2M9780	SEAL-O-RING
1	5P7466	CLIP
1	5P7467	CLIP
1	5P8112	GROMMET
2	6G1444	ADAPTER
2	6V4590	SEAL-O RING
1	6V9182	ELBOW-FACE SEAL
3	6V9746	SEAL-O RING
1	7M8485	SEAL-O-RING
2	8M5007	SEAL-O RING
1	8T0568	SEAL-O-RING
8	8T4176	BOLT
1	8X1873	HOSE AS
1	9S4190	PLUG-O-RING
1	1021384	TEE-ORFS
2	2352478	SEAL-RECTANGULAR
1	2676189	HOSE AS
4	2878400	SEAL-O-RING
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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Coordinate this work with a 500 hour service interval.

Refer Special Instruction REHS4408 titled "Field Procedure to Rework the Brake Cooling Filter and the Brake Cooling Lines."

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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%
*****Group 1*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 6.0-hour job for Group 1

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 2*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 6.0-hour job for Group 2

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 3*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 3

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
*****Group 4*****
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job for Group 4

PARTS DISPOSITION

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 247-7575 FILTER GROUP ON CERTAIN 793D OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS

MODELS INVOLVED - 793D Off-Highway Trucks

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 274-7575 Filter Group needs to be reworked on the products listed below. The existing 274-7575 Filter Group can cause VIMS alerts indicating that the brake cooling filters are plugged. 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 09Sep2008 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 09Sep2008 Service Letter