Usage:
26Mar2015 |
(Revised 16Apr2015) |
Before/After | PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE SCREED PIN LOCK ON CERTAIN AP255E ASPHALT PAVERS |
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6631 | PS44678 |
NOTE: | Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar. |
NOTE: | This Program must be administered either before or after failure. In either case the decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS44678" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. If administered before failure, use "56" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and "T" as the SIMS Description code. If administered after failure, use "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 26Mar2015 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed. |
TERMINATION DATE |
31Mar2017 |
PROBLEM
The existing screed pin lock can bend and fail on certain AP255E Asphalt Pavers. If the existing pin lock fails it will not be possible to rise up the auger group. |
AFFECTED PRODUCT
Model | Identification Number |
AP255E | D8A00100-00279 |
PARTS NEEDED
Qty |
Part Number | Description |
4 | 9X6155 | SCREW-FLAT HEAD |
2 | 3254952 | PAD |
1 | 4191434 | PIN |
2 | 4260288 | PIN-HOPPER |
2 | 4602714 | PIN |
1 | 4602716 | BAR AS |
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 9% 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
Refer to the service manual if/as required and see the Special Instruction REHS9980 "Procedure to Update the Screed Pin Lock on Certain AP255E Asphalt Pavers". |
SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES
0-24 mo |
NOTE: This is a 3.0-hour job | ||||||
PARTS DISPOSITION
Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling. |