PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CORRECTING THE SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE LENGTH ON CERTAIN 416E BACKHOE LOADERS Caterpillar

PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CORRECTING THE SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE LENGTH ON CERTAIN 416E BACKHOE LOADERS [REBE1039]

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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CORRECTING THE SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE LENGTH ON CERTAIN 416E BACKHOE LOADERS

REBE1039-00

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03Jul2006

U-549

A-536

O-533

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*Safety*	PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CORRECTING THE SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE LENGTH ON CERTAIN 416E BACKHOE LOADERS
4269 4291		PI10518

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NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10518" 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 "PI10518" 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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PROBLEM

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The brake hoses which connect the brake fluid reservoir to the master cylinders are too long on certain 416E Backhoe Loaders. This causes the hoses to kink and restrict oil flow to the master cylinders.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

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Model

Identification Number

416E

CBD00942-00943, 945, 947-953, 955-956, 958-962, 964-1008, 1010-1022, 1024-1025, 1027-1030, 1033, 1035-1036, 1038-1040, 1042-1043, 1045-1046, 1049-1050, 1052, 1054-1055, 1062, 1064, 1067-1074, 1076, 1078-1081, 1083, 1086-1090, 1092-1099, 1101-1105, 1107-1110, 1112-1126, 1128-1132, 1135-1136, 1139, 1145

SHA00116-00133, 135-150, 153-167, 170-182, 186-197, 202-212, 216-238, 240-258, 260-434, 436-464, 467-489, 491-503, 506, 508-509, 512-513, 516-520, 522-534, 536-556, 558-560, 562-566, 568-574, 576-581, 583-585, 588-596, 598-599, 601, 603-604, 608, 610-625, 627-629, 634, 637-642, 645, 647-663, 665-673, 675-694, 699-706, 708-710, 712-718, 722, 724-732, 734-743, 747-750, 752-753, 756-758, 760, 763-773, 777, 780, 782, 784-786, 789, 791-795, 797-798, 801, 807, 810, 818-819, 824, 831, 840-841, 846-847, 857

PARTS NEEDED

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No parts needed for this program

ACTION REQUIRED

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See attached rework procedure.

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OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

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U.S. and Canadian owners will receive the attached Owner Notification.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

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AVSpare		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

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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR CORRECTING THE SERVICE BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE LENGTH ON 416E BACKHOE LOADERS.

MODELS INVOLVED - 416E

Dear AVSpare Product Owner:

The brake hoses which connect the brake fluid reservoir to the master cylinders are too long. This causes the hoses to kink and restrict oil flow to the master cylinders which may result in diminished brake performance and may result in personal injury or death. The hoses need to be reworked on the products listed below. You will not be charged for the service performed.

Contact your local AVSpare 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 03Jul2006 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.

AVSpare Inc.

Identification #(s)

Attached to 03Jul2006 Service Letter

Rework Procedure

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1) Remove the cowling assembly.

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2) Disconnect the reservoir bottle from the mounting bracket.

3) Tip the reservoir with the lid on its side to avoid spilling fluid and cut the brake lines at the base of the reservoir bottle outlets, as shown in the illustration below.
Note: Make the cut 30-35mm from the reservoir side.

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4) Stretch brake reservoir lines straight out from firewall and cut as shown in the illustration below.
Note: You will need to cut both hoses.
Caution: DO NOT cut the hoses too short ? if so, the hose will need to be replaced.