PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PAINTING RADIATOR PARTS ON CERTAIN 3516C GENERATOR SETS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PAINTING RADIATOR PARTS ON CERTAIN 3516C GENERATOR SETS

Usage:

REBE1548-00

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11Dec2006

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PAINTING RADIATOR PARTS ON CERTAIN 3516C GENERATOR SETS
0652 1071 1353		PI31201

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31201" 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 "PI31201" 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
30Jun2007	31Dec2007

PROBLEM

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Certain shipped loose radiators for 3516C generator set packages include parts that were either not painted or have the incorrect color paint.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
3516C	SBJ00150-00211 SBK00150-00193

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	4C4199	PAINT-MUFFLER
1	4C4200	PAINT-YELLOW
3	4C5843	PAINT-BLACK

ACTION REQUIRED

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Inspect radiator group consist for rust or incorrect paint. Corroded parts need to be treated and unpainted parts need to be painted.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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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%	100%	0%	0%	0%	0%

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NOTE: This is a 4.0-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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COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR PAINTING RADIATOR PARTS

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3516C GENERATOR SETS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

Some of the generator set radiator parts need to be updated with the correct paint specification 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 11Dec2006 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 11Dec2006 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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1) Verify the radiator group part number that is on the generator set package being reworked. The table below shows the affected radiator groups and its corresponding lines group.

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2) Inspect the radiator parts that are listed below and verify the list of parts have the correct color paint. If any of the parts listed are either not painted or have the wrong color paint, these parts should be painted using the specification and paint part number provided in the list.

3) These parts should also be inspected for rust corrosion. If any of theses parts are lightly corroded due to rust, apply a rust removing agent prior to paint.

The affected parts within each radiator group are listed below: