Cracks May Occur In 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 And 9U6502 Link Brackets Used On Lifting Devises Caterpillar

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.

Termination Date

Problem

Cracks may occur in 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets used on lifting devises. All 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets are to be removed from the dealer's new parts inventory. Do NOT destroy any of them, but instead return all of them to Caterpillar, per the return instructions on page 2.

Action Required

Return all 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets from the dealer's inventory to Caterpillar, Inc. Do NOT destroy any of them, but instead return all of them to Caterpillar, Inc. The old link brackets have been replaced with new parts as follows:

1387573 replaces 6V2156

1387574 replaces 6V2157

1387575 replaces 5P9736

1387576 replaces 9U6502

Service Claim Allowances

Submit one claim for all 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets removed from Parts Stock.

Parts Disposition

Using the most economical method, return all 6V2156, 5P9736, 6V2157 and 9U6502 Link Brackets that are removed from Parts Stock and a copy of the claim to:

U.S. and Canadian Dealers

CofA

CACO Dealers

Reference the CACO Service Warranty Guide Bulletin 1.04 for additional information on parts returns to Caterpillar Inc.

CCL Dealers

All Other Dealers

All parts must be rendered useless before scrapping. By submitting a service claim, the dealer acknowledges compliance to this request.