PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON CERTAIN PF-300B, PF-300C, PS-300B, AND PS-300C PNEUMATIC COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON CERTAIN PF-300B, PF-300C, PS-300B, AND PS-300C PNEUMATIC COMPACTORS

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*Safety* *Parts stock action needed*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON CERTAIN PF-300B, PF-300C, PS-300B, AND PS-300C PNEUMATIC COMPACTORS
4250 4269		PI10367

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10367" 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 "PI10367" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

PROBLEM

The existing 186-6338 Brake Pedal may fail on certain PF-300B, PF-300C, PS-300B, and PS-300C Pneumatic Compactors due to the tolerances between pin and pedal. The existing pedal assembly needs to be replaced with a new 2633078/">263-3078 Pedal Assembly.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
PF-300B	6HM1-487
PF-300C	PFB1-105
PS-300B	4PN1-682
PS-300C	PFS1-109

PARTS NEEDED

Dealers will need to order parts for this Program.

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Quantity	Part Number	Description
1	2633078	Pedal Assembly

ACTION REQUIRED

***** Parts Stock *****

Remove all 186-6338 Pedal As from dealer parts stock.

***** Affected Product *****

Refer to the Service Manual and Parts Book if/as necessary.

Replace the existing 186-6338 Pedal As with a new 2633078/">263-3078 Pedal Assembly.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

***** Parts Stock *****

Submit one claim for all 186-6338 Pedal As removed from dealer parts stock.

***** Affected Product *****

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.	Parts	Labor Hrs.
100%	.5	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a .5-hour job.
NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report.

PARTS DISPOSITION

***** Parts Stock *****

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

***** Affected Product *****

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 SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BRAKE PEDAL ON CERTAIN PF-300B, PF-300C, PS-300B, AND PS-300C PNEUMATIC COMPACTORS MODELS INVOLVED - PF-300B, PF-300C, PS-300B, AND PS-300C PNEUMATIC COMPACTORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The existing 186-6338 Brake Pedal may fail on the products listed below due to the tolerances between pin and pedal. Failure of the brake pedal may result in loss of control with the potential for injury or death. The existing pedal assembly needs to be replaced with a new 2633078/">263-3078 Pedal Assembly.

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 May 15, 2005 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 for your added safety and satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to May 15, 2005 Service Letter