PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING 110-2445 HOSE CLAMPS FOR THE FUEL TANK ON CERTAIN 12H AND 140H MOTOR GRADERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING 110-2445 HOSE CLAMPS FOR THE FUEL TANK ON CERTAIN 12H AND 140H MOTOR GRADERS

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March 29, 2004
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING 1102445/">110-2445 HOSE CLAMPS FOR THE FUEL TANK ON CERTAIN 12H AND 140H MOTOR GRADERS
1273		PI30645

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30645" 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 "PI30645" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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
September 30, 2004	March 31, 2005

PROBLEM

The 1102445/">110-2445 Clamps that secure the 002-6454 Nipples to the fuel tanks may have been omitted at assembly on certain 12H and 140H Motor Graders. The tanks need to be inspected to insure the clamps are present. If one or both of the clamps are missing they will need to be installed to insure that no fuel leaks develop.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
12H	12500001-00047
140H	12600140-00148

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
2	1102445	CLAMP-HOSE

ACTION REQUIRED

NOTE: The 1102445/">110-2445 Clamp is part of the following Tank Assemblies:

229-5813 Tank Assembly-LH (12H)

229-5814 Tank Assembly-RH (12H)

229-5815 Tank Assembly-LH (140H)

229-5816 Tank Assembly-RH (140H)

Illustration 1 - Location of Parts

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Item Number	Part Number	Description
1	1102445/">110-2445	Clamp
2	002-6454	Nipple
3	194-2612	Coupler

Check for presence of the 1102445/">110-2445 Clamp (1) in position shown in Illustration 1.

If necessary, install one Clamp (1) to each of the fuel tanks in the position shown.

Tighten the clamp to a torque of 8 +/- 2 N.m (70 +/- 17 lb in).

If 002-6454 Nipple (2) is removed, apply 5P-3413 Sealant before you reinstall the nipple.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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%	1	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1-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.

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

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999 PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING 1102445/">110-2445 HOSE CLAMPS FOR THE FUEL TANK ON CERTAIN 12H AND 140H MOTOR GRADERS MODELS INVOLVED - 12H AND 140H MOTOR GRADERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The 1102445/">110-2445 Clamps that secure the 002-6454 Nipples to the fuel tanks may have been omitted at assembly on the products listed below. The tanks need to be inspected to insure the clamps are present. If one or both of the clamps are missing they will need to be installed to insure that no fuel leaks develop.

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 March 29, 2004 when scheduling this service. You will not be charged for the service performed.

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 March 29, 2004 Service Letter