PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL GAGE ON CERTAIN C13 TRUCK ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL GAGE ON CERTAIN C13 TRUCK ENGINES

Usage:

SEBE9123-01

March 25, 2005
(Revised July 2005)
U-99
A-73
O-86
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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL GAGE ON CERTAIN C13 TRUCK ENGINES
1326		PI30766

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI30766" 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 "PI30766" 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.

NOTE: This Revised Service Letter replaces the March 25, 2005 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product, Parts Needed, and Action Required sections.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
September 30, 2005	March 31, 2006

PROBLEM

The angle of engine installation was miscalculated on Monaco coach engine arrangement 246-9416. An oil level gage and tube assembly has been identified that is calibrated for the correct refill level in this arrangement.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model

Identification Number

C13

KCB6234, 6332, 6489, 6577, 6709, 6863, 6933, 6952, 6956, 6966, 6987, 6992, 7006, 7012, 7023, 7031, 7079, 7155, 9257, 9266, 9272, 9279, 9285, 9311, 9321, 9324, 9327, 11654, 11659, 11673, 11687, 11697-11698, 11702, 11733, 11745, 12552, 12564, 12569-12570, 12572, 12574-12576, 12580, 13816, 13823, 13827, 13829-13830, 13854, 13866, 13871, 13876, 15201, 15214, 15217, 15225, 15230, 15234, 15239-15240, 15242, 15393, 15452-15453, 15462, 15550, 15594, 15606, 15689, 15946, 16492-16493, 16497, 16501, 16506-16507, 16515, 16555, 16572, 16588, 16597-16598, 16608, 16617

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	3P0647	SEAL-O-RING
1	1557954	GAGE-OIL LEV
1	2201199	TUBE AS-OIL

ACTION REQUIRED

Oil level gage 155-7954, tube assembly 220-1199, and tube o-ring 3P-0647 should be used to replace the oil level gage and tube assembly currently installed.

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%	0.5	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 0.5 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

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE ENGINE OIL GAGE

MODELS INVOLVED - C13 TRUCK ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

A new engine oil level gage 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 March 25, 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 March 25, 2005 Service Letter