PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BEARINGS ON THE EXISTING 118-0400 TURBOS ON CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BEARINGS ON THE EXISTING 118-0400 TURBOS ON CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETS

Usage:

TEBE4736-01

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01Jun2016

(Revised 01Aug2016)

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Safety	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BEARINGS ON THE EXISTING 118-0400 TURBOS ON CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETS
1052 1053		PI11074

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NOTE:

Caterpillar’s obligations under this Service Letter are subject to, and shall not apply in contravention of, the laws, rules, regulations, directives, ordinances, orders, or statutes of the United States, or of any other applicable jurisdiction, without recourse or liability with respect to Caterpillar.

NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI11074" 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 "PI11074" 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:	This Revised Service Letter replaces the 01Jun2016 Service Letter. Changes have been made to the Parts Needed quantities.

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PROBLEM

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The 118-0400 Turbo needs to be reworked with the new low temp bearing on certain 3516B Generator Sets. The existing turbo bearing may see coking allowing the turbo to fail.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model	Identification Number
3516B	YAP00335, 350, 374-375, 401-403, 405, 442-443, 445, 448, 452-453, 456, 458-462, 464-466, 469, 471-472, 474, 476, 478, 480, 482-484, 488-490, 492-496, 498-504, 506-509, 511-514, 524-528, 531, 534-535, 537, 539, 544, 546, 548-551, 556-564, 566-568, 570-581, 599, 601-602

PARTS NEEDED

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Qty	Part Number	Description
4	1S4810	GASKET-OIL DRAIN
4	1S6595	GASKET
16	2N2765	BOLT-HEX FLG HD
16	2N2766	LOCKNUT
4	2W0752	GASKET
4	7W2297	CLAMP-V-BAND
4	9N2038	CLAMP-V-BAND
4	1215736	GASKET-TURBO
16	1566964	BOLT-FLANGE HEAD
4	2068868	SEAL-RING
12	4613728	RING-RETAINING
12	4613792	WASHER-WEAR
8	4965224	BEARING-JOURNAL
In order to allow equitable parts availability to all participating dealers, please limit your initial parts order to not exceed 45% 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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Reference SEBF9202 for updating turbos with the new bearing design.
Reference SEBF8018 Reuse and Salvage Guidelines when installing the new bearing design.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION

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

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 16.0-hour job
8 hours Labor to remove and replace 4 Turbos and 8 hours Labor to install the new low temp bearing in 4 Turbos.

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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

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REWORKING THE BEARINGS ON THE EXISTING 118-0400 TURBOS

MODELS INVOLVED - CERTAIN 3516B GENERATOR SETS

Dear Cat Product Owner:

The 118-0400 Turbos need to be reworked to update to the new low temperature bearing on the products listed below. The existing 118-0400 Turbos can fail the bearings. Turbo bearing failure may, in conjunction with other factors or circumstances, result in a risk of personal injury or death. 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.

You may now search for open Safety Service Letters by entering your product serial number(s). Visit the CAT.COM/SAFETY website and click on SUPPORT, then SAFETY SERVICES for more information. Please refer the dealer to their Service Letter dated 01Jun2016 when scheduling this service.

We regret the inconvenience this may cause you, and urge you to have this service performed for your safety and satisfaction.

Caterpillar Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 01Jun2016 Service Letter