Usage:
January 1, 2006
U-1
A-1
D-1
O-1
After
failure only
Parts stock action needed |
PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 238-7448 LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY ON CERTAIN D SERIES BACKHOE LOADERS |
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NOTE: Although this Program is to be administered as described above on the Affected Product, parts should be removed from parts stock as soon as possible.
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.
TERMINATION DATE
January 31, 2008PROBLEM
The light switch assembly may fail on certain D Series Backhoe Loaders. This can also result in the switch handle moving from the main beam position to the dip position during travel.AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
416D |
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424D | RXA001-2141
CJZ001-290 BGP1577-99999
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428D | DSX001-849
MBM001-301 BXC001-1928 BMT3216-99999
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432D | TDR001-571
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442D | TBD001-335
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PARTS NEEDED
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Part Number | Description |
1 | 2462671 | SWITCH AS-CO |
ACTION REQUIRED
Remove all 238-7448 Switch Assemblies from parts stock.
***** Affected Product *****
- Remove the cover for the steering column.
- Remove the light switch assembly, including jumper harness.
- Install the new light switch assembly.
- Connect the existing harness directly into light switch assembly.
- Tie the harness behind the steering column to the loop that is provided.
- Test the new light switch.
- Replace the cover for the steering column.
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
Submit one claim for all 238-7448 Switch Assemblies that are removed from parts stock.
***** Affected Product *****
Product smu/age whichever comes first |
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PARTS DISPOSITION
Return all 238-7448 Switch Assemblies that are removed from parts stock and a copy of the claim to:
Attn: Supplier Recovery PI51051
Service Claims Room
8201 N. University
Peoria, IL 61615
Return all 238-7448 Switch Assemblies that are removed from parts stock and a copy of the claim to:
Warranty Claims Area
1 Caterpillar Drive
Tullamarine Vic 3043
Contact:
Grimbergen Parts Depot Caterpillar Overseas S.A.
Warranty Claims Area / PI51051
Humbeeksesteenweg, 98
1850 Grimbergen, Belgium
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.