PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING/REWORK OF ALTERNATORS FITTED TO CERTAIN APPLICATIONS POWERED BY 3054, 3056, C4.4, AND C6.6 ENGINES Caterpillar


PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING/REWORK OF ALTERNATORS FITTED TO CERTAIN APPLICATIONS POWERED BY 3054, 3056, C4.4, AND C6.6 ENGINES

Usage:

REBE2260-00

29Aug2007


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Priority
  
  

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING/REWORK OF ALTERNATORS FITTED TO CERTAIN APPLICATIONS POWERED BY 3054, 3056, C4.4, AND C6.6 ENGINES

1405
PI31336
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31336" 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 "PI31336" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "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.


COMPLETION DATE

TERMINATION DATE

29Feb2008 31Aug2008

PROBLEM

A certain date range of alternators have been produced (date codes 137/07, 143/07, 144/07, & 145/07) which may have a possible internal short between the stator and the main alternator body that can result in no voltage output.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
*******Group  1*******
3054C  33419725-19726
C4.4  44401319-01326, 1339-1343, 1360, 1362-1373
C6.6 TIER 3  66604058, 4142, 4293-4315, 4319, 4344-4352, 4369-4375, 4385-4403, 4442-4447, 4495, 4537-4538, 4602-4621, 4623-4630, 4633-4640, 4644-4649, 4657, 4692-4695, 4702-4704, 4714-4715, 4734-4735, 4754
*******Group  2*******
C6.6  N6D00304, 313, 321, 343, 345, 350, 356
*******Group  3*******
422E  HBE01318-01406
428E  SNL01794-02073
432E  BXE00188, 1709, 1819-2060
434E  FSH00748-00753, 756-827

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
*******Group 1*******
1 2253144 ALTERNATOR GP -B
*******Group 2*******
1 2253144 ALTERNATOR GP -B
*******Group 3*******
1 2253145 ALTERNATOR GP -B

ACTION REQUIRED

Inspect and confirm date code of alternator and replace if required. See attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 1*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job for Group 1

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 2*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job for Group 2

Caterpillar
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
*******Group 3*******
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

 NOTE: This is a 1.5-hour job for Group 3


PARTS DISPOSITION

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.
 
 
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
 
 
 
COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING/REWORK OF ALTERNATORS FITTED TO CERTAIN APPLICATIONS POWERED BY 3054, 3056,C4.4 AND C6.6

MODELS INVOLVED - 3054C, 422E, 428E, 432E, 434E, C4.4, C6.6, C6.6 TIER 3

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The alternator needs to be inspected/replaced on the products listed below. The existing alternator can have a possible internal short between the stator and the main alternator body, this short can result in no voltage output. 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 29Aug2007 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 29Aug2007 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


 
Verification/Rework of Alternator

1. Identify location of alternator in application.

2. Carefully peel component part number sticker to reveal alternator date code, refer to Image 1.1.1
Image1.1.1
 
3. Date code will be as shown in Image 1.2.1
Image1.2.1
 
4. The date range of the affected alternators has been identified. The at risk population is to be checked for the following date codes (137/07, 143/07, 144/07, & 145/07).

5. If the date code on the alternator is within these dates then the alternator is to be replaced, if outside these dates then the alternator does not need replaced.

6. If the alternator date code is within the date listed, remove alternator in accordance with "Disassembly and Assembly instructions - Alternator removal" as described for each application.

7. Install new alternator listed for the affected product group in accordance with "Disassembly and Assembly instructions - Alternator Install" as described for each application.
 
 

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