PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR ADJUSTING THE TRACK BELT ON CERTAIN AP655D ASPHALT PAVERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR ADJUSTING THE TRACK BELT ON CERTAIN AP655D ASPHALT PAVERS

Usage:

REBE4555-00

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04Nov2008

O-511

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR ADJUSTING THE TRACK BELT ON CERTAIN AP655D ASPHALT PAVERS
4198		PI31571

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31571" 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 "PI31571" 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
31May2009	30Nov2009

PROBLEM

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The track belt needs to be inspected on certain AP655D Asphalt Pavers. The track belt alignment may not be correct on these machines.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
AP-655D	GNN00200-00211

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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Refer to the Service Manual and perform the belt alignment test and adjust procedure in Media Number KENR6586 "Testing and Adjusting" AP655D Asphalt Paver.
Refer to Track Alignment chapter.

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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

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR ADJUSTING THE TRACK BELT ON CERTAIN AP655D ASPHALT PAVERS

MODELS INVOLVED - AP655D ASPHALT PAVERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The track belt needs to be inspected on the products listed below. The track belt alignment may not be correct on these machines. 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 04Nov2008 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 04Nov2008 Service Letter