PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES

Usage:

REBE4796-03

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11Feb2009

(Revised 04Aug2011)

U-55

A-48

D-45

O-45

TM-2

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES
1260 1408 1250 1274		PI10738

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10738" 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 "PI10738" 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:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 11 February 2009 (Revised 25 June 2010) Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product, Service Claim Allowances, and Rework Procedure.

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PROBLEM

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The existing fuel lines can rub or chafe on other engine components that could potentially lead to a fuel leak. This leak may result in a fire, which may result in personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C32	SLT00101-00127, 129-231, 233-398, 400-405

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	5N2368	HOSE AS
1	6N3876	HOSE AS.
2	7K1181	STRAP-CABLE
1	1064303	HOSE AS
1	1310113	HOSE 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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The hose portion of the fuel line tube assemblies need to be inspected, reworked, and possibly replaced on certain C32 Marine Engines.

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

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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 0.5-hour job
An additional 1.0 hour will be allowed if the tube assemblies have to be replaced due to damage. Reasonable travel and mileage is authorized. Travel will only be authorized for one engine for multiple engines being reworked in a boat. Please reference the other engine serial numbers in the claim story.

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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

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING AND REWORKING THE FUEL LINES ON CERTAIN C32 MARINE ENGINES

MODELS INVOLVED - C32 Marine Engines

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The hose portion of the fuel line tube assemblies need to be inspected, reworked, and possibly replaced on certain C32 Marine Engines. The existing fuel lines can rub or chafe on other engine components that could potentially lead to a fuel leak. This leak may result in a fire, which may result in 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 11Feb2009 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 11Feb2009 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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1. Inspect the ECM/Engine harness at the rear of the engine where it connects into the ECM J1/P1 and J2/P2 connection to ensure it is not making contact with the rear fuel hose. Inspect the fuel hose for any signs of chafing from contact with the harness.

2. Replace the hose with a new hose if there are signs of chafing on the hose. Use (2) qty 7K-1181 Straps to support the ECM harness so it does not make contact with the fuel hose after the hose has been inspected/replaced.

If the 5N-2368, 6N-3876, 106-4303 or 131-0113 hose assembly is damaged and needs to be replaced these hoses are not serviceable as a complete hose and must be fabricated. Refer to the Hydraulic Information System; HTTPS://HIS.CAT.COM for details.