PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 142-2736 PLATE ON CERTAIN M318D MH AND M322D MH WHEELED EXCAVATORS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 142-2736 PLATE ON CERTAIN M318D MH AND M322D MH WHEELED EXCAVATORS

Usage:

TEBE0517-00

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29Oct2013

U-531

O-444

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*Priority*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 1422736/">142-2736 PLATE ON CERTAIN M318D MH AND M322D MH WHEELED EXCAVATORS
7260		PI32255

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI32255" 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 "PI32255" 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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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.

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COMPLETION DATE	TERMINATION DATE
30Apr2014	31Oct2014

PROBLEM

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The 1422736/">142-2736 Linkage Pin Plate needs to be reworked/replaced on certain M318D MH and M322D MH Wheeled Excavators. The existing plate can become bent and mounting bolts loose due to contact between the plate and the linkage boss.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
M318D MH	D9X00489-00509
M322D MH	D3X00383-00388

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
1	1422736	PLATE
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 40% 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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Using one 1422736/">142-2736 Plate, rework/machine the plate to the specifications shown in Image1.

Replace the left side plate on the machine with the new reworked plate. Refer to Image2. Tighten the bolts to a specified torque of 55 +/- 10 N.m.

Check the bolts on the opposite side of the linkage to insure they are not loose.

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Image1

Image2

OWNER NOTIFICATION

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Owners in the following countries will receive the attached Owner Notification:
US
Canada

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
The 1.0 hour of labor includes the time to rework/machine the new plate.

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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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EXAMPLE COPY OF OWNER NOTIFICATION

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

PRIORITY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE 1422736/">142-2736 PLATE

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN M318D MH AND M322D MH WHEELED EXCAVATORS

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The 1422736/">142-2736 Plate needs to be replaced on the products listed below. The existing plate can bend or become loose. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local Cat dealer immediately to schedule this service. The dealer will advise you of the time required to complete this service.

If you are no longer the owner of this product(s), please contact your local Cat dealer so that our records can be updated.

Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 29Oct2013 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, but urge you to have this service performed as soon as possible to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 29Oct2013 Service Letter