PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE REACH BOOM WHICH MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 345C EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE REACH BOOM WHICH MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 345C EXCAVATORS [REBE1143]
REBE1143-00

09Aug2006
 
B170



 
After Failure Only
 (Limited distribution) 
  

PRODUCT SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR REPAIRING THE REACH BOOM WHICH MAY CRACK ON CERTAIN 345C EXCAVATORS

6501
PS51218
NOTE:

This Program can only be administered after a failure occurs. The decision whether to apply the Program is made by the dealer. When reporting the repair, use "PS51218" as the Part Number and "7755" as the Group Number. Use "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code and use "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.

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 AVSpare product analyst.


TERMINATION DATE

31Aug2007

PROBLEM

The 228-5415 Reach Boom may crack and need to be replaced on certain 345C Excavators.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
345C  PJW00791

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 2285415 BOOM AS-BRG &

ACTION REQUIRED

If the reach boom has cracked, replace the 228-5415 Reach Boom with a new 228-5415 Reach Boom.

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

Product smu/age whichever comes first
AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
0-1500 hrs,
0-18 mo 
100.0%
12.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
 NOTE: This is a 12.0-hour job



PARTS DISPOSITION

Contact David Wagner (630-859-5925) for instructions on returning the failed boom.
 
 
 

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