PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING AN 8X4711 CAB GROUNDING BOSS ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING AN 8X4711 CAB GROUNDING BOSS ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS

Usage:

REBE8943-01

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09Oct2012

(Revised 04Dec2012)

U-533

A-422

D-455

O-489

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING AN 8X4711 CAB GROUNDING BOSS ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS
7253 1408 7301		PI32105

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32105" 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 "PI32105" 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 09Oct2012 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
30Apr2013	31Oct2013

PROBLEM

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The 8X4711 Ground Boss for the cab ground needs to be installed on certain 795F AC Off-Highway Trucks. The Ground Boss was not installed at the factory on these trucks. Trucks without the Ground Boss installed may experience intermittent electrical issues.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
795F AC	ERM00151-00238, 249, 251-254, 259, 264

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	8T4179	BOLT-HEX HEAD
1	8T4223	WASHER-HARD
1	8X4711	BOSS 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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Remove cover (1) and plate (2).

Prepare to install 8X4711 Ground Boss in area indicated by arrow (Image 2).

Measuring from the outside of the left side frame and inside of indicated mounting plate, prepare surface for welding and weld 8X4711 Ground Boss to frame. Use the measurements provided in Image 3.

Using 8T-4179 Bolt and 8T4223 Washer, fasten 149-4993 Cab Ground Strap to installed boss. Tighten to a torque of 100 +/- 20 N.m (75 +/- 15 lb ft).

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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 1.0-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 INSTALLING AN 8X4711 CAB GROUNDING BOSS ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS

MODELS INVOLVED - 795F AC Off-Highway Trucks

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 8X4711 Ground Boss for the cab ground needs to be installed on the products listed below. The Ground Boss was not installed at the factory on these trucks. Trucks without the Ground Boss installed may experience intermittent electrical issues. 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 09Oct2012 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 09Oct2012 Service Letter