PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AIR CLEANER ON CERTAIN CP-323C AND CS-323C VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AIR CLEANER ON CERTAIN CP-323C AND CS-323C VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS

Usage:

REBE4456-00

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08Jan2009

U-7

D-6

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Priority Parts stock action needed	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE AIR CLEANER ON CERTAIN CP-323C AND CS-323C VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS
1051		PI31609

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI31609" 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 "PI31609" 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
31Jul2009	31Jan2010

PROBLEM

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The air cleaner housing on certain CP-323C and CS-323C Vibratory Soil Compactors may crack at the mounting studs.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
CP-323C	EAS00618-00670
CS-323C	DAR00459-00504

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
3	5C7261	NUT-HEX
3	5P4116	WASHER-HARD
1	3306809	CLEANER GP-AIR-B
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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****Parts Stock ****

Remove all 305-3437 Air Cleaner Gps. from dealer parts stock.

****Affected Product****

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Remove the existing 305-3437 Air Cleaner Gp. and replace it with the new 330-6809 Air Cleaner Gp. The new air cleaner gp will require three additional washers and nuts.

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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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****Parts Stock****

Submit one claim for all parts removed from dealer parts stock.

****Affected Product****

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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 1.0-hour job

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PARTS DISPOSITION

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****Parts Stock****

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

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****Affected Product****

Handle the parts in accordance with your Warranty Bulletin on warranty parts handling.

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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 AIR CLEANER ON CERTAIN CP-323C AND CS-323C VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS

MODELS INVOLVED - CP-323C AND CS-323C VIBRATORY SOIL COMPACTORS

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The air cleaner needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing air cleaner can crack at the mounting studs. 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 08Jan2009 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 08Jan2009 Service Letter