PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 232-1044 LOAD CONTROL VALVE FOR THE BOOM CYLINDER ON CERTAIN TH210 AND TH215 TELEHANDLERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 232-1044 LOAD CONTROL VALVE FOR THE BOOM CYLINDER ON CERTAIN TH210 AND TH215 TELEHANDLERS

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December 7, 2005
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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2321044/">232-1044 LOAD CONTROL VALVE FOR THE BOOM CYLINDER ON CERTAIN TH210 AND TH215 TELEHANDLERS
5456 5811		PI10421

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10421" 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 "PI10421" 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 2321044/">232-1044 Load Control Valve for the boom raise cylinder may fail and needs to be replaced on certain TH210 and TH215 Telehandlers.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
TH210	MHT277, 279, 280, 282-294, 296, 297, 299, 300
TH215	MHS198-200, 205, 213-217

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	2321044	VALVE-LOAD CONTROL

ACTION REQUIRED

Replace the 2321044/">232-1044 Load Control Valve with a new 2321044/">232-1044 Load Control Valve. Refer to Disassembly and Assembly Manual, RENR5162, "Load Control Valve (Boom Cylinder) - Remove and Install".

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	0
NOTE: This is a 1.0-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

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 2321044/">232-1044 LOAD CONTROL VALVE FOR THE BOOM CYLINDER

MODELS INVOLVED - TH210 AND TH215 TELEHANDLERS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new 2321044/">232-1044 Load Control Valve needs to be installed on the products listed below. The valve may fail, allowing the boom to fall possibly causing serious injury or death. 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 December 7, 2005 when scheduling this service.

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 December 7, 2005 Service Letter