PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL FILMS ON THE RIGHT-SIDE CAB WINDOW ON CERTAIN 365C AND 385C MATERIAL HANDLING EXCAVATORS Caterpillar


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL FILMS ON THE RIGHT-SIDE CAB WINDOW ON CERTAIN 365C AND 385C MATERIAL HANDLING EXCAVATORS [REBE1230]
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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL FILMS ON THE RIGHT-SIDE CAB WINDOW ON CERTAIN 365C AND 385C MATERIAL HANDLING EXCAVATORS
REBE1230-00

27Nov2006


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PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL FILMS ON THE RIGHT-SIDE CAB WINDOW ON CERTAIN 365C AND 385C MATERIAL HANDLING EXCAVATORS

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PI10559
NOTE:

This Program must be administered as soon as possible. When reporting the repair, use "PI10559" 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 "PI10559" as the Part Number, "7751" as the Group Number, "96" as the Warranty Claim Description Code, and "Z" as the SIMS Description Code.



PROBLEM

The 4I-8472 and 260-6941 Control Films need to be replaced by 299-1238 and 299-1239 Control Films on certain 365C and 385C Material Handling Excavators. The existing control films do not show the correct control lever (joystick) instructions. Incorrect instructions may lead to unintended machine movements, which may result in personal injury or death.

AFFECTED PRODUCT

Model Identification Number
365CL MH  GWC00226-00228
385CL MH  WAW00211-00215

PARTS NEEDED

Qty

Part Number Description
1 2991238 FILM-CONTROLS
1 2991239 FILM-CONTROLS

ACTION REQUIRED

Refer to the attached Rework Procedure.

OWNER NOTIFIAVSION

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

SERVICE CLAIM ALLOWANCES

AVSpare
Dealer Suggested
Customer Suggested
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
Parts %
Labor Hrs%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
 NOTE: This is a 1.0-hour job


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

XYZ Corporation
3240 Arrow Drive
Anywhere, YZ 99999

SAFETY - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR REPLACING THE CONTROL FILMS ON THE RIGHT-SIDE CAB WINDOW

MODELS INVOLVED - 365C AND 385C MATERIAL HANDLING EXCAVATORS


Dear AVSpare Product Owner:

The 4I-8472 and 260-6941 Control Films need to be replaced by 299-1238 and 299-1239 Control Films on the products listed below. The existing control films do not show the correct control lever (joystick) instructions. Incorrect instructions may lead to unintended machine movements, which may result in personal injury or death. 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 27Nov2006 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 27Nov2006 Service Letter


Rework Procedure


 
Replace the 4I-8472 and 260-6941 Control Films with 299-1238 and 299-1239 Control Films on the right side cab window.
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