PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GATE VALVE ON THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY OF CERTAIN G3516, G3516B, G3516C, AND G3520C ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GATE VALVE ON THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY OF CERTAIN G3516, G3516B, G3516C, AND G3520C ENGINES

Usage:

REBE6958-00

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18May2011

U-201

D-187

O-187

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GATE VALVE ON THE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY OF CERTAIN G3516, G3516B, G3516C, AND G3520C ENGINES
1261		PI10854

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10854" 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 "PI10854" 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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PROBLEM

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The manual drain valve within the 326-6199 Fuel Filter Group needs to be replaced on certain G3516, G3516B, G3516C, and G3520C engines. The existing manual drain valve can leak gas into the atmosphere and may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
G3516	ZBA01176
G3516B	ZBB00360, 365-366, 369-372, 375-380, 383-388 ZBC00211-00214
G3516C	GZZ00308-00315, 317-329, 332-340
G3520C	GZA00210-00212, 216 GZN00754-00755, 758-761, 766, 769-773, 778-780, 783-800

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1969420	VALVE-BALL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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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Remove the existing manual drain valve and replace with a 196-9420 Ball Valve. Make certain that the engine is not running and open valve fully prior to disassembly to ensure no back pressure is present. Allow any moisture condensation to drain into a suitable container for disposal before replacing the drain valve. Follow standard piping practices. Apply a small amount of pipe sealant to the pipe threads. Use caution to not over tighten the valve when installing.

Refer to Image1 for location of the valve.

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Image1

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 1.0-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

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE GATE VALVE ON THE FILTER ASSEMBLY

MODELS INVOLVED - G3516, G3516B, G3516C, and G3520C Engines

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

The manual drain valve needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing manual drain valve can leak gas into the atmosphere and may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of 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 18May2011 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 18May2011 Service Letter