PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE WIRES FOR THE AIR INLET HEATER ON CERTAIN 3126 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE WIRES FOR THE AIR INLET HEATER ON CERTAIN 3126 MARINE ENGINES

Usage:

SEBE7989-01

May 15, 2002
(Revised February 2003)
U-100
A-73
AU-69
S-69
H-68
O-86
TM-3

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE WIRES FOR THE AIR INLET HEATER ON CERTAIN 3126 MARINE ENGINES
1090-WIR		PI10130

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10130" 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 "PI10130" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the May 15, 2002 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed.

PROBLEM

The terminal ends on the air inlet heater connections may contact the cylinder head. In addition, the terminal ends may contact each other at the connection on the air inlet heater relay. The rubber boot that covers the heater terminals can catch fire as a result of the wire contacting the head.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
3126B	3GS1-954
3126	9ZF1-436

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1807156	WIRE AS
1	2053729	WIRE AS
1	2120620/">212-0620	WIRE AS

ACTION REQUIRED

Replace the wires that connect the air inlet heater terminals to the air inlet heater relay, and battery negative terminal. NOTE: Wire number 2120620 is an optional single wire cable that can be used in place of 1807156 and 2053729.

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%	1.5	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 1.5- 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 - REPLACING THE WIRES FOR THE AIR INLET HEATER

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3126 MARINE ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

New wires that connect the air inlet heater terminals at the aftercooler from the air inlet heater relay, and battery negative terminal need to be installed on the products listed below. The rubber boot that covers these air inlet heater terminals can catch fire if the wires make contact with the head. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Please 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, 2002 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 product satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to May 15, 2002 Service Letter