PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BYPASS INDICATOR AND INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BYPASS INDICATOR AND INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS

Usage:

REBE3671-00

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15Apr2008

U-198

D-153

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE BYPASS INDICATOR AND INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS
3000 3030 3067		PI31484

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31484" 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 "PI31484" 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
31Oct2008	30Apr2009

PROBLEM

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The existing filter bypass indicators have reverse logic and therefore do not function properly on certain TH48-E80 Transmissions. In addition the filter bypass warning is not broadcast via J1939.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
TH48 OEM	FRT00004-00008, 44-327

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	3108635	INDICATOR
1	3108636	INDICATOR
1	3293125	SFWR GP-A5000
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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Replace indicator 281-4261 with 310-8635 on the transmission oil filter group and replace indicator 281-4260 with 310-8636 on the torque converter oil filter group.

Reflash transmission ECM with 329-3125 or later revision software.

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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 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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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 BYPASS INDICATOR AND INSTALLING NEW SOFTWARE ON CERTAIN TH48-E80 TRANSMISSIONS

MODELS INVOLVED - TH48-E80 Transmission

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The filter bypass indicator needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing bypass indicator does not function properly. 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 15Apr2008 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 15Apr2008 Service Letter