Usage:
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.
NOTE: This Program can be administered either before or after a failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS8646" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "T" as the SIMS Description Code. If administered after failure, use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.
Termination Date
April 30, 1997Problem
The engine throttle control cable may fail on certain CB-214C and CB-224C Vibratory Compactors due to corrosion.
Affected Product
Model & Identification Number
CB214C (9XK182-427)
CB224C (3AL271-618, 3AL624-742)
Parts Needed
- 1 - 1350383 Control Group
Action Required
After the throttle cable fails or when it gets difficult to move, replace the existing 120-8871 Control Group with a new 135-0383 Control Group.
Service Claim Allowances
NOTE: This is a 1-hour job.
Parts Disposition
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.