PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET ON CERTAIN C12 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET ON CERTAIN C12 MARINE ENGINES

Usage:

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January 6, 2005
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET ON CERTAIN C12 MARINE ENGINES
1154		PI30723

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30723" 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 "PI30723" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
July 6, 2005	January 31, 2006

PROBLEM

The alternator bracket may fail resulting in loss of alternator charging. The current alternator bracket does not provide adequate service life.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C12	9HP1036, 1044, 1244, 1251, 1254-1256, 1262, 1264-1265 C1Z141

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1F1609	SPACER
1	5L4241	SPACER
1	6V4249	BOLT
1	2514097	BRACKET
1	2514098	BRACKET AS

ACTION REQUIRED

Remove the 6V3822 BOLT, 2432472 BRACKET, 2448949 BRACKET, and the 2448650 SPACER.
Install the 1F1609 SPACER, 5L4241 SPACER, 6V4249 BOLT, 2514097 BRACKET, and the 2514098 BRACKET AS.

Refer to the illustration below.

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%	3.0	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 3.0 - 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

PRIORITY - REPLACING THE ALTERNATOR BRACKET ON CERTAIN C12 MARINE ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED ? C12 Marine Engines

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The alternator bracket may fail resulting in loss of alternator charging. A new alternator bracket needs to be installed on the products listed below. 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 January 6, 2005 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to January 6, 2005 Service Letter