PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING BRACKET AS TO SUPPORT CABLE GP-POWER TRAIN ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING BRACKET AS TO SUPPORT CABLE GP-POWER TRAIN ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS

Usage:

TEBE0616-00

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02Dec2013

U-591

A-404

D-481

O-492

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING BRACKET AS TO SUPPORT CABLE GP-POWER TRAIN ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS
1633 4459		PI32267

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32267" 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 "PI32267" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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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
30Jun2014	31Dec2014

PROBLEM

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The existing power train cables are unrestrained and can contact other components in the area on certain 795F AC Off-Highway Trucks. If the existing cables fail it can/will result in ground faults and unplanned downtime.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
795F AC	ERM00151-00284

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
4	7X0613	WASHER-HARD
4	8C3121	BOLT
3	8T4121	WASHER-HARD
2	8T4178	BOLT-HEX HEAD
2	3168298	SPACER
1	3445675	NUT-HEX
1	4336640	BRACKET AS
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% of dealership population. This is an initial order recommendation only, and the ultimate responsibility for ordering the total number of parts needed to satisfy the program lies with the dealer.

ACTION REQUIRED

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Install new 433-6640 Bracket As to secure cables.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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Caterpillar		Dealer Suggested		Customer Suggested
Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%	Parts %	Labor Hrs%
100%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 2.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSTALLING BRACKET AS TO SUPPORT CABLE GP-POWER TRAIN ON CERTAIN 795F AC OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCKS

MODELS INVOLVED - 795F AC Off-Highway Trucks

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The bracket needs to be installed on the products listed below. The existing cables are unrestrained and can contact other components in the area resulting in ground faults. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 02Dec2013 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 02Dec2013 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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Remove and retain (1) 310-1703 Plate, 314-9325 Block, and 314-9323 Block from the Cable Gp. The remaining Spacers, Washers, Nuts, Bolts, and additional Plate will not be reused.

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Remove (4) Bolts and Washers from housing. These will not be reused.

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Mount the 433-6640 Bracket As to the housing with (4) 7X-0613 Washers and (4) 8C-3121 Bolts. (Cables removed from view for clarity)

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Place the 310-1703 Plate, 314-9325 Block, and 314-9323 Block (Retained earlier) around cables in orientation shown and the secure plate and blocks to the 433-6640 Bracket As. with (2) 316-8298 Spacers, (3) 8T-4121 Washers, (2) 8T-4178 Bolts, and (1) 344-5675 Nut.