A Low NOx Rebuild Kit Needs To Be Installed On Certain Remanufactured 3406E Engines In Parts Stock Caterpillar

NOTE: For U.S. Dealers Under the provisions of the Consent Decree between Caterpillar and the U.S. EPA, failure to apply this program may result in penalties under the tampering provisions of the Clean Air Act.

NOTE: For Canadian Dealers In agreement with the Transport Canada Office of Energy and Emissions, we are implementing the Low NOx Rebuild Program in Canada on the same time schedule as in the United States.

Termination Date

Problem

Your dealership has received a letter from Caterpillar with an attached letter from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pointing out your responsibilities in Low NOx Rebuild Kits. Please refer to that letter for the specifics of your legal requirements under federal law. All 0R8520, 0R8325, 0R8699, 0R8700, 0R9346, 0R0794, 0R0792, 0R9361, and 0R9362 (3406E with 4AS Serial Number Prefix) Reman Engines Need to be reworked in Parts Stock.

Affected Product
Model & Identification Number

All 0R8520, 0R8325, 0R8699, 0R8700, 0R9346, 0R0794, 0R0792, 0R9361, and 0R9362 (3406E with 4AS Serial Number Prefix) Reman Engines.

Parts Needed

1 - Appropriate flash file from the Corporate Mail Box System, SIS Web or SIS Disk. (All Low NOx Software will be identified in the "Description Box" as Low NOx Kit Software)

1 - 153-8524 Program Label (For Caterpillar Dealers and full service TEPS Dealer)(yellow color)

Action Required

Caterpillar Dealers and full service TEPS Dealers are required to install the Low NOx Rebuild Kit in Affected Engines in Delaer Parts Stock, if they have not been previously reworked.

Service Claim Allowances

NOTE: This is a 1 hour job.

NOTE: Submit one claim for all 0R8520, 0R8325, 0R8699, 0R8700, 0R9346, 0R0794, 0R0792, 0R9361, and 0R9362 3406E Reman Engines Reworked from Parts Stock.

Attach.

(1-Rework Procedure)

(2-Certification of Overhaul Parts)

Rework Procedure

1) Determine the low NOx rebuild flash file that is compatible with the current flash file (add 300 to the current file number to determine the new flash file number).

2) Install the correct flash file.

3) Get the yellow colored 153 low NOx Rebuild Program Label and fill in the date and your dealer code using a black permanent marking pen.Install the Rebuild Program Label on the shell of the engine oil cooler in a readily visible location.This Label is to remain on the engine for the life of the engine.

4) Complete the Certification Of Overhaul Parts form and file a copy with the work order.

5) Failure to install a Low NOx Rebuild kit as required, or removal of a Low NOx Rebuild kit once installed may constitute tampering under Section 203(a)(3) of the Clean Air Act.

Certificaiton Of Overhaul Parts