Stiffener Plates For Rops Need To Be Installed On Certain 12H, 120H, And 140H Motor Graders Caterpillar

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI1342" as the Part Number, "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 "PI1342" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

NOTE: This program must be done in conjunction with PI1329 dated April 25, 1997 whenever possible.

Problem

The 1114203 Stiffener Plate may have been omitted from the rops cab on certain 12H, 120H, and 140H Motor Graders that were manufactured in Australia. A new stiffer plate will be is available for reinforcing the ROPS.

Affected Product
Model & Identification Number

12H (2WR420-530)

120H (2AN39-70)

140H (9ZN58-129)

Parts Needed

1^* - 5MT6479 Locating Template

2^* - Plate (Substitute Plate for 1114203)

Action Required

New stiffener plates are to be welded in locations shown on Illustrations in Figure 1 and Figure 2. using the 5MT6479 Template provided. See the attached rework procedure.

Owner Notification

Australian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

Service Claim Allowances

NOTE: This is a 2-hour job. CofA will supply all parts.

Parts Disposition

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

NOTE: MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO COMPLETE THIS PROGRAM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Attach.

(1-Owner Notification)

(2-Rework Procedure/Welding Instructions)

Copy Of Owner Notification

Rework Procedure

Figure 1

Figure 2

Figure 3