PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 0S1588 WHEEL COVER BOLTS ON CERTAIN 725 ARTICULATED TRUCKS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 0S1588 WHEEL COVER BOLTS ON CERTAIN 725 ARTICULATED TRUCKS

Usage:

REBE8579-00

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13Aug2012

U-421

D-361

O-388

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE 0S1588 WHEEL COVER BOLTS ON CERTAIN 725 ARTICULATED TRUCKS
4051		PI32078

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32078" 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 "PI32078" 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
28Feb2013	31Aug2013

PROBLEM

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A certain population of 725 Articulated Trucks could contain loose wheel cover bolts. If the wheel cover bolts are loose, there may be a leak. Tightening the bolts to the proper torque will solve the current problem.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
725	B1L02680-02717

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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Tighten the 0S1588 Wheel Cover Bolts to a torque of 47 N-m (35 ft-lbs) on both sides of the front, center, and rear axles. There are 6 bolts per cover, 36 bolts per machine. See Image 1 for bolt location reference.

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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 1.5-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 0S1588 WHEEL COVER BOLTS ON CERTAIN 725 ARTICULATED TRUCKS

MODELS INVOLVED - 725 ARTICULATED TRUCK

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 0S1588 Wheel Cover Bolts need to be tightened to the proper torque on the products listed below. The existing bolt can come loose and cause a leak. 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 13Aug2012 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 13Aug2012 Service Letter