3E8848 Speed Sensors With Date Codes Prior To 0158 Need To Be Removed From Dealer Parts Stock 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

Some 3E8848 Sensors with date codes prior to 0158 (15th day of 1998) may have quality problems related to the coils. These sensors need to be removed from dealer Parts Stock.

Action Required

All 3E8848 Sensors with date codes prior to (less than) 0158 (the 15th day of 1998) need to be removed from dealer Parts Stock. To read the date code, look at the tag on the harness sleeve. The date code is a combination of the Julian Date, and the year the sensor was manufactured.

Format DDDY E.G. 0158=January 15, 1998 or the 15th day of 1998.

Service Claim Allowances

Submit one claim for all 3E8848 Sensors with date codes prior to (less than) 0158 that are removed from dealer Parts Stock.

Parts Disposition

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