PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING FAN MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN G3304 AND G3306 ENGINES WITH RADIATOR AND FAN GROUP Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING FAN MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN G3304 AND G3306 ENGINES WITH RADIATOR AND FAN GROUP

Usage:

SEBE9874-00

24Apr2006


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR TIGHTENING FAN MOUNTING BOLTS ON CERTAIN G3304 AND G3306 ENGINES WITH RADIATOR AND FAN GROUP

1356
PI10503
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10503" 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 "PI10503" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.



PROBLEM

The fan mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the proper specifications during assembly at the factory on certain G3304 and G3306 engines and need to have the torque verified. The existing bolts can back out causing the fan to become loose and could result in unconfined debris with the potential for personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
G3304  N4F01284, 1294, 1304, 1306-1308, 1311, 1313-1314, 1326-1327, 1332-1333, 1344, 1353, 1368, 1370, 1376, 1378, 1380, 1384, 1386, 1390, 1393, 1397, 1403, 1408, 1411, 1415, 1420, 1426, 1432, 1436, 1449, 1455, 1476, 1483, 1486, 1488, 1491, 1494-1495, 1499, 1502-1503, 1506, 1509, 1539, 1543, 1547, 1550, 1553, 1556, 1563, 1565, 1568, 1587-1588, 1593-1594, 1715, 1719, 1726, 1733, 1736, 1740-1741, 1746-1747, 1757, 1800, 1810, 1813-1814, 1817-1820, 1823, 1855, 1863, 1867, 1875-1876, 1883, 1889, 1893-1894, 1899, 1901-1902, 1920, 1926-1929, 1935-1939, 1945, 1951-1954, 1987-1988, 2001, 2010-2011, 2019, 2023, 2034-2035, 2039-2040, 2043, 2046-2047, 2054, 2059, 2068-2070, 2074
G3306  G6X01200, 1207-1208, 1210, 1220, 1225, 1265, 1281, 1309, 1314, 1354, 1359, 1362, 1369, 1389, 1415, 1431, 1445, 1449, 1452, 1460, 1464, 1514, 1550, 1556, 1583, 1592, 1605, 1610-1611, 1617, 1623, 1627-1628, 1631, 1635, 1641, 1653, 1657-1659, 1671-1672, 1676, 1709, 1715, 1721, 1727, 1733, 1739, 1818, 1853, 1965-1967, 1969, 1995-1997, 2007, 2011-2013, 2018-2019, 2034-2035, 2042, 2045-2046, 2054, 2061, 2073-2075, 2085, 2087, 2090, 2092-2093, 2095, 2118, 2121-2123, 2129, 2139, 2145-2149, 2154, 2160, 2166-2167, 2172-2174, 2178, 2187-2189

PARTS NEEDED

No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

1. Remove the fan guard to gain access to the fan mounting bolts.
2. Tighten 6 - 5/16 inch bolts to 25 +/- 6 Nm torque.
3. Reinstall the fan guard.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job


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.
 
 
 
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - Product Improvement Program for tightening fan mounting bolts on certain engines with radiator and fan group.

MODELS INVOLVED - G3304 (N4F), G3306 (G6X)

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:


The fan mounting bolts may not have been torqued to the proper specifications during assembly at the factory on certain G3304 and G3306 engines and need to have the torque verified. The existing bolts can back out causing the fan to become loose and could result in unconfined debris with the potential for personal injury or death. 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 24Apr2006 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 24Apr2006 Service Letter

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