PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING FUEL LINE ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING FUEL LINE ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES

Usage:

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January 21, 2005
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*Safety* *Parts stock action needed*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING FUEL LINE ON CERTAIN C9 MARINE ENGINES
1261		PI10349

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10349" 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 "PI10349" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

PROBLEM

There are reports of the 192-2184 fuel line failing in the field.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C9	CSN284-898 C9A154-196

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1488378	ELBOW AS-90
1	2451807	HOSE AS-AIR
1	3J-1907	SEAL
1	5C-7261	NUT
1	6V-8397	SEAL
1	8M-2773	CLIP
1	8T-4189	BOLT
2	8T-4224	WASHER
1	9L-9393	SUPPORT

ACTION REQUIRED

***** Parts Stock *****

Remove all 192-2184 fuel lines from parts stock.

***** Affected Product *****

Remove the 192-2184 fuel line and install the 245-1807 hose. Attach the 9L-9393 support to the sea water out elbow and attach the 8M-2773 clip to the hose and 9L-9393 clip and secure. Tighten the fittings to 40+-4NM or 30+-3 FT LBS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

***** Parts Stock *****

Submit one claim for all 192-2184 fuel lines removed from parts stock.

***** Affected Product *****

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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

***** Parts Stock *****

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

***** Affected Product *****

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 FUEL LINE

MODELS INVOLVED - C9 MARINE ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

New fuel line 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 21, 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 January 21, 2005 Service Letter