The Upper And Lower Striker Bar Welds May Be Missing On Certain 816F Compactors Used In Landfill Operations Caterpillar

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 must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI3971" as the Part Number, "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 "PI3971" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

Completion Date

Termination Date

Problem

The upper and lower striker bar welds may be missing on certain 816F Compactors used in landfill operations. The striker bar mounting plate must be welded on the top, bottom and both sides of the plate.

Affected Product
Model & Identification Number

816F (5FN1-303)

Parts Needed

No parts need to be ordered for this program.

Action Required

See the attached procedure.

Owner Notification

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

Service Claim Allowances

NOTE: This is a 4.5-hour job.

NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.

Parts Disposition

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

NOTE: MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Attach.

(1-Owner Notification)

(2-Rework Procedure)

Copy Of Owner Notification For U.S. And Canadian Owners

Rework Procedure

1. Locate machine on a level surface, engage parking brake, and install Safety lock.

2. Clean the area surrounding the striker bar mounting plate in front of the rear wheels.

3. Check for existence of weld on the top and bottom of the mounting plate.

4. If the welds are missing, remove striker bars, belly guards, and steering cylinder guards.

5. Grind the area where the mounting plate and frame meet down to bare metal.

6. Add additional welds to the top and bottom of the mounting plate as indicated in Illustration 1.

7. Prime and paint weld affected area.

Illustration 1