PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE FAN DRIVE GP ON CERTAIN C-15 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE FAN DRIVE GP ON CERTAIN C-15 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Usage:

SEBE8515-01

September 25, 2003
(Revised March 2004)
U-259
D-189
O-219

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE FAN DRIVE GP ON CERTAIN C-15 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
1359-010, 1359-040		PI10254

NOTE: This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10254" 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 "PI10254" 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 Revised Service Letter replaces the September 25, 2003 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Affected Product.

PROBLEM

The fan drive needs to be inspected on certain C-15 industrial engines. Bolts may be torqued improperly causing sheared off bolts at the fan adapter.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
C-15	BEM1900, 1977, 2092, 2277, 2286, 2288-2299, 2301, 2306, 2309, 2314-2318, 2321, 2322, 2324-2337, 2354, 2357-2362, 2364, 2366, 2367, 2369-2373, 2375-2379, 2381-2384, 2387-2389, 2392, 2395-2401, 2403-2406, 2409-2413, 2415, 2416, 2418, 2419, 2421-2426, 2429-2435, 2437-2441, 2444, 2446, 2448, 2449, 2474, 2577, 2680, 3068

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
6	0L2070	BOLT
1	6N6598	ADAPTER-FAN
1	7N8827	HUB

ACTION REQUIRED

Remove and visually inspect each bolt one at a time.
If the bolt looks good replace it with a new bolt.
If the threads look damaged replace the 7N8827 Hub, 6N6598 Adapter, and all (6) 0L2070 Bolts.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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%	2.3	0	0	0	0
NOTE: This is a 2.3-hour job, 0.7 hours to inspect and 1.6 hours to replace the hub and adapter if a damaged bolt is found. NOTE: U.S. and Canadian Dealers Only - Eligible dealers may enter a Type 2 SIMS Report

PARTS DISPOSITION

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

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

Attach. (1-Owner Notification)

COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR U.S. AND CANADIAN OWNERS

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR INSPECTING THE FAN DRIVE GP

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN C-15 INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Dear Caterpillar Product Owner:

New bolts and in some cases a Drive Gp needs to be installed on the products listed below. Bolts may be sheared off at the fan adapter due to improper torquing that could result in unconfined debris with the potential for severe 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 September 25, 2003 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 September 25, 2003 Service Letter